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PSALMS,   HYM 


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SPIRITUAL    SONGS 


OF 


ISAAC  WATTS,  D.  D., 


TO     WHICH    IS    ADDED 


A     NEW     SELECTION 


OF    BETWEEN    TWO   AND    THREE    HUNDRED  HYMNS 
FROM  THE  BEST  AUTHORS. 


BY  JAMES  GALLAHER, 

PASTOR   OF   THE   THIRD   PRESBYTERIAN   CHURCH, 
CINCINNATI. 


CINCINNATI: 

COREY    AND    WEBSTER 

1836. 


Entered  according  to  act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1835, 

BY  COREY  AND  FAIRBANK, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  Ohio. 


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there. 


STEREOTYPED   BY   J.    A.    JAMES   AND   CO. 
CINCINNATI,   OHIO. 


PREFACE. 

More  than  one  hundred  years  have  passed  over  the 
Christian  Church  since  she  was  first  presented  with  the 
Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts.  The  deep,  delight- 
ful impression  produced  at  that  time,  may  yet  be  seen 
in  the  many  beautiful  addresses  which  he  received  from 
the  learned  ana  pious  of  that  day.  These  are  familiar 
to  those  best  acquainted  with  English  poetry.  As  a 
sample,  allow  me  to  transcribe  a  few  lines  by  Mr.  Byles, 
an  American,  who,  having  received  a  copy  of  Dr.  "Watts1 
Psalms  and  Hymns,  gave  expression  to  his  sentiments 
in  the  following  stanzas,  March  15.  1727. 

"Say,  smiling  muse,  what  heavenly  strain 

Forbids  the  waves  to  roar  ; 
Comes  sently  gliding  o'er  the  main, 

And  charms  the  listening  shore? 
What  ansel  strikes  the  trembling  strings, 

And  whence  the  golden  sound! 
Or  is  it  Watts  or  Qabriel  sinjs 
From  yon  celestial  ground? 
'Tisthou  —  seraphic  Watts,  thy  lyre 

Plays  soft  along  the  floods, 
Thy  notes  the  answering  hills  inspire, 

And  bend  the  waving  woods. 
When  thy  fair  soul  shall  on  the  wing 

Of  mounting  seraphs  rise, 
And  with  superior  sweetness  sing 

Amid  its  native  skies, 
Still  shall  thy  lofty  numbers  flow 

Melodious  and  divine, 
And  choirs  above,  and  saints  below, 
A  deathless  chorus  join." 
From  that  period  to  the  present,  Dr.  Watts  has  been 
considered  as  unequalled  among  the  writers  of  English 
eacred  verse ;  the  fervent  piety,  the  elevated  views  of 
gospel  truth,  and  the  rich  and  towering  poetical  excel- 
lence, by  which  his  works  are  characterized,  place  them 
beyond  parallel.  And  with  gratitude  and  praise  be  it 
recorded,  that  blessings  from  the  Most  High  God,  copi- 
ous, long  continued,  and  wonderful,  have  attended  these 
sacred  songs  in  awakening  and  converting  sinners,  quick- 
ening the  devotions  of  believers,  and  supporting  and  com- 
forting the  christian  on  a  sick  bed,  and  in  a  dying  honr. 
As  christians  generally  are  familiar  with  Watts,  and 
as  pious  families  practice  reading  the  hymns  for  edifica- 
tion and  worship,  all  attempts  which  have  been  made 
to  abridge  and  alter  his  Psalms  and  Hymns,  have  hith- 
erto met  with  public  disapprobation.  This  evinces  their 
high  character  and  excellence.  Hence  it  is  thought 
best,  to  preserve  his  work  entire  and  unmutilated. 

While   great  care  has  been  taken  to   preserve  the 
Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts  entire,  at  the  same 

3 


Page. 

EARLY,  my  God,  127 

Ere  the  blue  heavens  273 
Eternal  Power,  whose  475 
Eternal  Sovereign  of  the  437 
Eternal  Spirit,  we  429 

Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  478 
Eternity  is  just  at  hand  608 
Eternity,  stupendous  612 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God  185 
■CVUTH  is  the  brightest  331 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Pave. 

CAN  creatures  to  448 

Cheer  up,  my  soul,  538 
Children,  in  years  and  86 
Children  of  the  heavenly  509 
Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  331 
Christian,  see  the  orient  588 
Come  all  harmonious  402 

Come  all  ye  weary  556 

Come  away  to  the  skies  567 
Come,  brethren  dear,  who  590 
Come,  children,  learn  to  88 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  338 

Come  every  pious  heart  600 
Come,  gracious  Spirit,  506 
Come,  guilty  souls,  and  572 
Come,  happy  souls,  413 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  3H5 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  52" 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  371 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  571 
Come,  let  our  voices  join  180 
Come,  let  us  join  a  joyful  45-1 
Come,  let  us  join  our  ch'r  300 
Come,  let  us  join  our  613 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  416 


Come,  let  us  lift  our  463 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  574 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  547 

Come  on,  my  partners  in  596 

Come,  sound  his  praise  180 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  601 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  501 

Come,  we  that  love  the  369 
Come,  ye  sinners,  poor 
Come,  ye  that  fear  the 
Compared  with  Christ, 
Consider  all  my  sorrows 


DAUGHTER  of  Zion. 
Da 


5ui) 
591 
520 
2-26 
585 
)aughters  of  Zion,  306 
David  rejoiced  in  God  his  68 
Day  of  judgment,  day  of  619 
Dearest  of  all  the  names  4' " 
Dear  Lord,  behold  our  444 
Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  55 
Dear  Saviour,  we  are  490 
Dear  Saviour,  when  my  541 
Death  cannot  make  our  379 
Death  may  dissolve  my  286 
Death  !  'tis  a  melancholy  381 
Deceived  by  subtle  snares  335 
Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  140 
Deep  in  the  dust  before  333 
Delightful  thought!  that  588 
Descend  from  heaven,  365 
Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  572 
Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  54 
Do  we  not  know  that  332 
Down  headlong  from  409 
Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  355 
Doxologies  270,  271,  466— 
471,  627,  628 


Faith,  'tis  a  precious  528 
Far  as  thy  name  is  107 

Farewell,  dear  friends,  594 
Far  from  my  thoughts,  360 
Father  how  wide  thy  496 
Father,  I  bless  thy  gentle  229 
Father,  I  long,  I  faint  10  391 
Father  I  sing  thy  139 

Father,  is  not  thy  580 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  485 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  628 
Father,  we  wait  to  feel  465 
Father,  whate'er  of  553 

Firm  and  unmoved  are  235 
Firm  as  the  earth  thy  340 
Firm  was  my  health,  79 

Fools  in  their  hearts  55 

For  ever  blessed  be  the  257 
Forever  shall  my  song  166 
From  age  to  age  exalt  his  200 
From  all  that  dwell  214 

From  deep  distress  and  240 
From  Egypt  lately  freed  521 
From  foes  that  round  us  124 
From  Greenland's  icy  584 
From  heaven  the  sinning  410 
From  thee,  my  God,  mv    396 

G ENTILES  by  nature,  328 
Give  glory  to  God,  627 
Give  me  the  wings  of  432 
Give  thanks  to  God,  he  199 
Give  thanks  to  God,  196 

Give  thanks  to  God  most  246 
Give  thanks  to  God  the  245 
Give  to  our  God  immortal  248 
Give  to  the  Father  praise  469 
Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  78 
Glorious  thimrs  of  thee  579 
Glory  to  God  "the  467 

Glory  to  God  the  Trinity  468 
Glory  to  God  who  walks  386 
Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  604 
God  in  his  earthly  temple  164 
God  is  a  name  my  soul  474 
God  is  a  spirit  just  and  339 
God  is  the  refuge  of  his  104 
God  moves  in  a  480 

God,  my  supporter  and  146 
God  of  eternal  love  199 

God  of  eternity,  from  606 
God  of  my  childhood  and  143 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Page. 


God  of  my  life,  look 
God  of  my  mercy  and 
God  of  the  morning,  at 
God  of  the  seas,  thy 
God's  holy  law, 
God  the  eternal,  awful 
God,  who  in  various 
Good  is  the  Lord,  the 
Go  preach  my  gospel, 
Go  worship  at 
Go,  ye  heralds  of 
Grace  !  'tis  a  charming 
Great  God,  attend  to  my 
Great  God,  attend  while 
Great  God,  how  infinite 
Great  God,  how  oft  did 
Great  God,  indulge  my 
Great  God,  I  own  thy 
Great  God,  the  heaven's 
Great  God.  thy  "lories 
Great  God,  'tis  from  thy 
Great  God,  to  what  a 
Great  God,  whose 
Great  is  the  Lord,  exalted 
Great  is  the  Lord,  his 
Great  is  the  Lord  our 
Great  King  of  glory  and 
Great  Shepherd  of  thine 
Great  was  the  day,  the 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of 
Had  not  the  God  of 
Happy  is  he  that  fears 
Happy  the  church,  thou 
Happy  the  city,  where 
Happy  the  heart  where 
Happy  the  man  whose 
Hark  !  brethren,  don't 
Hark  !  from  the  tombs  a 
Hark  !  my  soul,  it  is  the 
Hark  !  the  clad  sound, 
Hark  !  the  Jubilee  is 
Hark!  the  Redeemer 
Hark  !  the  voice  of  love 
Head  of  the  church 
Hear  me,  O  God,  nor 
Hear  what  the  Lord  in 
Hear  what  the  voice 
Heaven  has  confirmed 
He  comes,  he  comes,  to 
He  dies,  the  Friend  of 
He  lives,  the  great 
Help,  Lord,  for  men  of 
Hence,  from  my  soul  sad 
Here  at  thy  cross,  my 
He  reigns,  the  Lord,  the 
He  that  hath  made  his 
High  as  the  heavens 
High  in  the  heavens, 
High  on  a  hill  of 


Page. 
His  voice,  as  the  sound  523 
Hither,  ye  faithful,  haste  507 
Honor  to  thee,  almighty  469 
Hosanna  to  King  David's  471 


Hosanna  to  our  404 

Hosanna  to  the  King  471 

Hosanna  to  tne  Prince       471 

133  Hosanna  to  the  Prince       397 

335  Hosanna  to  the  royal         281 

345  j  Hosanna  to  the  Son  471 

586 1  Hosanna  with  a  cheerful   356 

495 

129 

160 

391 

153 

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How  are  thy  glories  here  465 

How  awful  is  thy  152 

How  heauieous  are  their  278 

How  bless'd  the  man  to  82 

How  can  I  sink  with  421 

How  charming  is  the  569 

How  condescending  and  452 
How  did  my  heart  rejoice  232 


How  fast  their  guilt  and 
How  firm  a  foundation, 
How  full  of  anguish  is 
How  happy  are  they 
How  happy  are  we 
How  happy  is  the 
How  heavy  is  the  night 
442  How  honorable  is  the 
1.57  How  large  the  promise, 
434  j  How  long,  O  God,  has 
610  How  long,  O  Lord,  shall 
338  How  long  wilt  thou 
234  How  lost  was  my 
208  How  lovely,  how 
389  How  many  years  has 
358  How  oft,  alas  !  this 
374 '  How  oft  have  sin  and 
38;  How  pleasant,  how 


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504 
411 
532 
488 
549 
320 
276 
328 
582 
53 
54 
561 
569 
581 
491 
340 
160 
243 
233 


487  How  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
389  How  pleas'd  and  bless'd 

537  How  precious  is  the  book  484 

511  How  rich  are  thy  457 

498  How  sad  our  slate  by  405 

305  How  shall  I  my  Saviour  509 

489  How  shall  I  praise  th'  446 

480  How  shall  the  young  220 

188  How  short  and  hasty  is  370 

168  How  should  the  sons  of  315 

282  How  strong  thine  arm  is  293 

616  How  sweet  and  awful  is  458 

620  How  sweet,  how  538 

598 1  How  tedious  and  524 

5131  How  vain  are  all  things  379 

53  How  various  and  how  607 

395  How  wondrous  great,  403 

354  j  T  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  554 

182  |      I  cannot  bear  thine  421 

173  If  God  succeed  not,  all  237 

420  j  If  God  to  build  the  house  237 

89:  If  life's  pleasures  charm  526 

362j  I  give  immortal  praise  469 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Page. 
I  hate  the  tempter  and  440 
I  lift  my  banner,  saith  the  287 
I  lift  my  soul  to  God  74 

I'll  bless  the  Lord  from  87 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  201 

I'll  speak  the  honors  of  102 
I  love  the  Lord,  he  heard  213 
I  love  the  windows  of  434 
I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord  57C 
I  love  to  steal  a  while  577 
I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  323 
In  all  my  Lord's  592 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  253 
In  anger,  Lord,  do  not  44 
In  evil  long  I  took  delight  544 
Infinite  grief,  amazing  409 
In  Gabriel's  hand  a  299 

In  God's  own  house  270 

In  haste,  O  God,  attend  141 
In  Judah,  God  of  old  was  150 
In  songs  of  sublime  494 

In  thee,  great  God,  with      68 
In  thine  own  ways,  O 
In  vain  the  wealthy 
In  vain  we  lavish  out 
I  saw  beyond  the  tomb 
I  send  the  joys  of  earth 
I  set  the  Lord  before  my 
I  sing  my  Saviour's 
Is  there  ambition  in  my 
Is  this  the  kind  return 
It  is  the  Lord,  enthroned  545 
It  is  the  Lord  our  189 

It  is  the  Lord,  whose  545 
I  waited  patient  for  the  96 
I  will  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  79 
I  would  not  live  alway;    610 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  he 
Jehovah  reigns,  his 
Jehovah  speaks,  let 
Jerusalem,  my  happy 
Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever 
Jesus,  at  thy  command 
Jesus,  full  of  all 
Jesus,  in  thee  our  eyes 
Jesus  invites  his  saints 
Jesus  is  gone  above  the 
Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 
Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven 
Jesus,  our  Lord, ascend 


Page. 
Joy  to  the  world,  the  184 
Judge  me,  O  God,  and  100 
Judge  me,  O  Lord,  and  76 
Judges,  who  rule  the  123 
Just  are  thy  ways,  and       62 

KEEP  silence,  all  475 

Kind  is  the  speech  of  307 
Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  593 

LADEN  with  guilt,  and  422 
Let  all  our  tongues  be  455 


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277 

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240 

396 


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447 
314 
594 
592 
551 
542 
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453 
559 
519 
205 


Let  all  the  earth  their 
Let  all  the  heathen 
Let  children  hear  the 
Let  earth,  with  every 
Let  ever'asting  glories 
Let  every  creature  join 
Let  every  mortal  ear 
Let  every  tongue  thy 
Let  God  arise  in  all  his 
Let  God  the  Father  live 
Let  God  the  Father,  and 
Let  God  the  Maker's 


181 
222 
153 
183 
428 
267 
275 
260 
135 
467 
270 
468 


Let  him  embrace  my  soul  302 


Let  me  but  hear  my 
Let  mortal  tongues 
Let  others  boast  how 
Let  Pharisees  of  high 
Let  sinners  take  their 
Let  them  neglect  thy 


280 
298 
362 
337 
121 
372 


Let  the  old  heathens  tune  364 


Let  the  seventh  angel  302 

Let  the  whole  race  of  411 

Let  the  wild  leopards  of  442 

Let  us  adore  th'  eternal  452 

Let  Zion  and  her  sons  189 

Let  Zion  in  her  King  105 

Let  Zion  praise  the  263 

Life  and  immortal  J03rs  425 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  316 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  th'  373 

Light  of  those,  whose  517 

Like  sheep  we  went  342 
Lo,  he  conies,  with  clouds  618 

Lo,  he  cometh,  countless  618 

Long  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  259 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  445 

Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  611 

Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  282 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  574 

Lord,  how  divine  thy  456 
385 


Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  144  Lord,  how  secure  and 
Jesus,  the  man  of  279jLord,  how  secure  my         328 

Jesus,  the  spring  of  joys  518JLord,  I  am  thine,  but  60 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  525  Lord,  I  am  vile,  conceived  116 

Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go  571 
Lord,  I  can  suffer  thy  45 

Lord,  I  esteem  thy  221 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy       222 
Lord,  if  thine  eyes  survey  172 


Jesus,  we  bless  thy  296 

Jesus,  we  bow  before  thy  461 
Jesus,  with  all  thy  saints  368 
Jesus,  who  knows  full  573 
Join  all  the  glorious  349 


Join  all  the  names  of        348  Lord,  in  the  morning         43 


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Lord,  I  will  Mess  thee  all  86 
Lord,  I  would  spread  my  11? 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above  162 

Lord,  thou  hast  called  thy  103 
Lord,  thou  hast  heard  thy  215 
Lord,  tbou  hast  scourged    125 

Lord,  thou  hast  search'd  250 
Lord,  thou  hast  seen  my  (51 
Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  4:-' 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  1TG 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  4G-J 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  41? 
Lord,  we  are  blind,  we  366 
Lord,  we  confess  our  32? 

Lord,  we  have  heard  thy   100 
Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece  1?3 
Lord,  what  a  heaven  of     260 
Lord,  what  a  thoughtles 
Lord,  what  a  wretched 
Lord,  what  is  man,  poor 
Lord,  what  was  man 
Lord,  when  I  count  thy 
Lord,  when  I  read  the 
Lord,  when  my  thoughts  354 
Lord,  when  thou  didst       136 
Lo,the  destroying  angel    440 
Lo,  the  young  trihes  of      31? 
Lo,  what  a  glorious  21? 

Lo,  what  an  entertaining  242 
Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  283 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the     266 

MAKER  and  sovereign  39 
Man  hath  a  soul  of    435 
Mercy  and  judgment  are 
Mercy,  O  thou  Son  of 
Mine  eyes  and  my  desire 
Mistaken  souls,  that 
Mortals,  awake,  with 
My  Captain  sounds  th' 
My  conscious  guilt  is  now 
My  dear  Redeemer  and 
My  drowsy  powers,  why 
My  glorious  Redeemer.  I    535 
My  God,  accept  my  early  255 
My  God,  consider  my    *  225 
My  God,  bow  endless  is     31 
My  God,  how  many  are      4 
My  God,  inspire  this  heart  560 
My  God,  in  whom  are  all  123 
My  God,  my  everlasting    14 
My  God,  my  King,  thy"    258 
My  God,  my  life,  my  love  40 
My  God,  my  portion,  and  408 
My  God,  permit  me  not      423 
My  God,  permit  my  1 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  283 
My  God,  the  steps  of  pious  93 
My  God,  what  endless 
My  God,  what  inward 


Page. 


My  heart,  how  dreadful  410 
My  beart  rejoices  in  thy  81 
My  never-ceasing  song       166 

My  refuge  is  theGod  of  51 
My  righteous  Judge,  my  256 
My  Saviour  and  my  King  101 
My  Saviour  God.  my         432 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  142 
My  Shepherd  is  the  living  ?1 
My  Shepherd  will  supply  72 
My  soul,  come  meditate  388 
My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  357 
My  soul,  how  lovely  is  161 
My  soul  lies  cleaving  to  228 
My  soul,  repeat  his  praise  192 
My  soul,  thy  great  Creator  193 
My  soul,  with  joy  attend  493 
My  spirit  looks  to  God  126 
My  spirit  sinks  within  me,  99 
My  thoughts  on  awful  353 
My  thoughts  surmount  443 
My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  45 
]YTAKED  as  from  the  274 
ll  Nature,  with  all  her  352 
Nature,  with  open  456 

No,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  413 
No,  I  shall  envy  them  no  384 
No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  326 
Nor  eye  hath, nor  ear  hath  324 
No  sleep  nor  slumber  to  241 
Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts  433 
Not  all  the  outward  forms  319 
Not  bv  the  laws  of  530 

Not  ditTrent  food,  nor  334 
Not  from  the  dust  313 

Not  the  malicious  or  323 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  321 
Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  438 
Not  to  our  names,  thou  212 
Not  to  ourselves,  who  are  211 
Not  with  our  mortal  eyes  325 
Now  be  my  heart  inspir'd  103 
Now  be  the  God  of  Israel  293 
Now,  by  the  bowels  of  my  336 
Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  376 
Now  from  the  roaring  70 
Now  have  our  hearts'  459 
Now  I'm  convinced  the  145 
Now  in  the  galleries  of  his  310 
Now,  in  the  heat  of  317 

Now  is  the  time,  th'  505 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  514 


Now  let  our  lips  with 
Now  let  our  mournful 
Now  let  our  pains  be  all 
Now  let  our  souls  on 
Now  let  our  voices  join 
1751  Now  let  the  Father  and 
!52|Now  let  the  feeble  all  be 


My  gracious  Redeemer  I 


535  Now  let  the  Lord  my 
1  * 


138 

460 
554 
531 
469 
552 
380 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


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Now  let  the  spacious  435 

Now  may  the  God  of  67 

Now  Satan  comes  with  44] 
Now  shall  my  inward  joys  289 
Now  shall  my  solemn  134 
Now  to  the  great  and  271 
Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  378 
Now  to  the  Lord  that  300 
Now  to  the  pow'r  of  God  339 
Now  we  expect  a  day        608 

OALL  ye  nations,         214 
O'er  the  gloomy  583 

O  hlessed  souls  are  they  81 
O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  192 
Of  justice  and  of  grace  I  187 
O  for  a  closer  walk  with  492 
O  for  an  overcoming  faith  281 
O  for  a  shout  of  sacred  105 
Often  I  seek  my  God  by  306 
O  God,  my  refuge,  hear  120 
O  God  of  grace  and  42 

O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  318 
O  God  of  my  salvation,  365 
O  God  to  whom  revenge  178 
O  happy  man,  whose  soul  237 
Oh  happy  nation,  where  85 
Oh!  could  I  find  from  day  559 
Oh!  happy  day,  that  fix'd  539 
Oh!  for  a  glance  of  563 

Oh!  if  my  soul  was  415 

O  how  I  love  thy  holy  law  220 
Oh!  the  almiglrty  Lord  399 
Oh!  what  a  stiff,  rebellious  154 
Oh!  why  was  I  not  left  567 
O  Lord,  how  many  are  42 
O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  533 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  46 

O  Lord,  our  languid  souls  576 
O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  47 
O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  537 
Once  more,  my  soul,  the  355 
On  Jordan's  stormv  banks  625 
O  that  the  Lord  would  224 
O  that  thy  statutes  every  227 
O  the  delights,  the  405 

O  thou  in  whose  presence  522 
O  thou  that  hear'st  when  116 
O  thou  whose  grace  and  233 
O  thou  whose  justice  122 

Oar  days,  alas!  our  mortal  374 
Our  God,  how  firm  his  375 
Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  171 
Our  heavenly  Father  calls  491 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  601 
Our  sins,  alas!  how  strong  403 
Our  souls  by  love  together  502 
Our  soul6  shall  magnify  299 
Our  spirits  join  t' adore  464 
Out  of  the  deeps  of  long  239 
O  when  shall  I  see  Jesus   562 


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PLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  399 

Poor,  weak  and  515 

Praisereverlasting  praise  387 

Praise  God,  from  whom  627 

Praise  waits  in  Zion,  132 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  244 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  my  261 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  262 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  578 

Prepare  me,  gracious  610 

Preserve  me,  Lord,  in  57 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  540 

Protect  us,  Lord,  from  255 

RAISE  thee,  my  soul,  371 

Raise,  thoughtless  496 

Raise  your  triumphant  414 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King  512 

Rejoice,  ye  righteous, in  83 

Remember,  Lord,  our  169 

Repent,  the  voice  540 

Return,  O  God  of  love,  172 

Return,  O  wanderer,  545 

Rise,  rise,  mv  soul,  and  361 

SAINTS,    at  your  336 

Salvation  is  forever  163 

Salvation!  O  melodious  497 

Salvation!  O  the  joyful  404 

Save  me,  0  God,  the  137 

Save  me,  O  Lord,  from  58 
Saviour  divine,  we  know  517 
Saviour,  I  do  feel  thy  merit  565 

Saviour,  visit  thy  582 

Say,  sinner,  hath  a  506 

See  how  the  mounting  604 

See  Israel's  gentle  578 

See  th'  eternal  Judge  621 

See  what  a  living  Stone  216 

See  where  the  great  291 

Shall  the  vile  race  of  313 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin  324 

Shall  wisdom  cry  aloud  318 

Shine,  mighty  God,  on  135 

Shout  to  the  Lord,  and  406 
Show  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  115 

ing,  all  ye  nations,  to  133 

Sing  to  the  Lord  aloud  158 

Sing  to  the  Lord  179 

Sing  to  the  Lord  that  359 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  181 

Sin  hath  a  thousand  437 

Sin  like  a  venomous  439 

Sinner,  art  thou  still  506 

Sinner,  O  why  so  508 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  501 

Sinners,  this  solemn  557 

Sinners,  why  stand  ye  577 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  504 

Sitting  around  our  464 

Sleep  not.  the  Saviour  575 

So  did  the  Hebrew  327 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Page. 
So  let  our  lips  and  lives  337 
Songs  of  immortal  praise  206 
Soon  as  I  heard  my  7? 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  606 
Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  39 
Stoop  down,  my  thoughts,  266 
Stop,  poor  sinner,  stop  50' 
Strait  is  the  way,  the  443 
Sure  there's  a  righteous  14 
Sweet  is  the  memory  of  259 
Sweet  is  the  scene  when  615 
Bweet  is  the  work,  my       175 

TEACH  me  the  measure  95 
Terrihle  God!  that       204 
That  awful  dav  will  415 

That  day  of  wrath,  that  62: 
That  man  is  bless'd  who  20 
Tlf  Almighty  reigns  183 

The  chariot!  "the  chariot!  623 
The  earth  forever  is  the  73 
Thee,  Father,  we  bless  493 
Thee  we  adore,  eternal  283 
Thee  will  I  love.  O  Lord,  61 
The  glories  of  my  394 

The  God  Jehovah  reigns  18o 
The  God  of  Abra'm  ~  626 
The  God  of  glorv  sends  113 
The  God  of  mercy  be  270,  466 
The  God  of  our  salvation  131 
The  heavens  declare  thy  65 
The  hour  of  mv  614 

The  King  of  glory  sends  430 
The  King  of  heaven  his  599 
The  Kin?  of  saints,  how  103 
The  lands  that  long  in  279 
The  law  by  Moses  came  320 
The  law  commands,  and  423 
The  Lord  appears  my  214 
The  Lord  declares  his  422 
The  Lord,  descending  425 
The  Lord,  how  wondrous  191 
The  Lord  is  come,  the  182 
The  Lord  Jehovah  177 

The  Lord  Jehovah  44- 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  73 
The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  77 
The  Lord  of  glorv  reigns.  177 
The  Lord  on  high  314 

The  Lord  our  God  is  462 

The  Lord,  the  Judge.  109 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  111 
The  Lord,  the  sovereign  193 
The  Lord,  the  sovereign,  111 
The  majesty  of  Solomon  419 
The  man  is  ever  bless'd  37 
The  mem'ry  of  our  dying  459 
The  might v  frame  of  512 
The  perfect  world,  by  568 
The  praise  of  Zion  130 

The  promise  of  my  451 

The  promise  was  429 


Page 
j  There  is  a  heaven  above  555 
;  There  is  a  holy  city  595 

|  There  is  a  house  not  326 

There  is  a  land  of  554 

There  is  a  land  of-p.ure  390 
There  is  a  world  we  626 

There  is  no  path  to  520 

There  was  an  hour  when  278 
The  Saviour  calls,  let  503 
These  glorious  minds,  290 
The  true  Messiah  now  358 
The  trump  of  Israel's  587 
The  voice  of  free  grace  486 
The  voice  of  my  Beloved  304 
They  have  gone  to  the  584 
The  wond'ring  world  308 
The  wonders.  Lord,  thy  97 
Think,  mighty  God,  on  169 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  216 
This  is  the  word  of  431 

This  spacious  earth  is  all  74 
This  world  can  never  560 
This  world  is  poor  from  605 
Thou  art  gone  to  the  ""'  616 
Thou  art  my  portion,  f>  219 
Though  in  the  outward  62J> 
Though  troubles  assail,  566 
Thou  God  of  love,  thou  229 
Thou  whom  my  soul  303 

Thrice  happy  man,  who  208 
Through  every  age,  170 

Thus  did  the  sons  of  426 

Thus  far  my  God  hath  555 
Thus  far  the  Lord  hath  312 
Thus  God,  th'  eternal  204 
Thus  I  resolved  before  94 
Thus  saith  the  first,  the  329 
Thus  saith  the  High  and  315 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  110 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  97 

Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  332 
Thus  saith  the  Ruler  of  401 
Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  318 
Thus  the  great  Lord  of  205 
Thy  favors,  Lord,  377 

Thy  mercies  fill  the  223 

Thy  mercy,  my  God,  is      476 
Thy  name.  Almighty      'jg 
Thy  names,  how  infinite  4 
Thy  wav,  O  God,  is  in 
Thy  wav,  O  Lord,  is  in     531 
Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  479 
Thy  works  of  glory,  202 

Time  !  what  an  empty  385 
'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  534 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  jovs  427 
'Tis  bv  thy  strength  the  132 
'Tis  finish'd,  so  the  521 

'Tis  finish'd,  the  conflict  613 
'Tis  from  the  treasures  of  346 
'Tis  not  the  law  often      424 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


To  Father,  Son,  and 
To  Father,  Son,  and 
To  God  I  cried  with 
To  God  I  made  my 
To  God  the  Father,    ! 


To  God  the  Father's  271, 
To  God  the  great,  the 
To  God  the  only  wise 
To  heaven  I  lift  my 
To  him  that  chose  us 


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628  When  in  the  light  of  412 

627  When  Israel,  freed  from  210 
151  When  Israel  sinn'd  the  155 
256  When  I  survey  the  454 

/0,  468  When  I,  with  pleasing       254 


470  When  man  grows  bold  90 
198  Whenmarshall'd  on  the  497 
294  When   overwhelm'd  126 

231  When  pain  and  anguish  228 
470  When  sins  and  fears  516 


To  our  almighty  Maker,   134  When  strangers  3tand 

To  our  eternal  God 

To  our  Redeemer's 

To  thee  before  the 

To  thee,  eternal  Three 

To  thee,  most  high  and 

To  thee,  O  God  of  truth 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  1  raise 

To  thine  almighty  arm 

'Twas  by  an  order  from 

'Twas  for  our  sake, 

'Twas  from  thy  hand, 

'Twas  in  the  watches  of 


209 

470  When  the  Eternal  bows     477 

599  When  the  first  parents  of  398 

218  When  the  great  Builder     365 

627  When  the  great  Judge,         50 

150  When  thou,  my  righteous  621 

80  When  we  are  rais'd  from  296 

78  When  worn  with  sickness,482 

63  Where  are  the  mourners,  439 

438  Where  shall  the  man  be      75 

1411  Where  shall  we  go  to       240 


252  While  [  keep  silence  and 
127  While  I  to  grief  my  soul 
'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  450,  While  life  prolongs  its 
'Twas  the  commission  of  295!  While  men  grow  bold  in 
'Twas  told  me  in  my         568  While  my  Redeemer's 

UNSHAKEN  as  the        234!  While  with  ceaseless 
Up  from  my  youth,    238 1  Whilst  thee  I  seek, 
Up  to  the  fields  where        375  Who  can  describe  the 
Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  miae  2301.  Who  hath  believ'd  thy 


Up  to  the  Lord  that 
Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes 

VAIN  are  the  hopes 
Vain  are  the  hopes 
Vain,  delusive  world, 
Vain  man,  on  foolish 


378  Who  is  this  fair  one  in 
231 1  Who  shall  ascend  thy 
321i  Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy     56 
319  Who  shall  the  Lord's         280 


83 

528 
499 

89 
518 
612 
576 
322 
341 
310 

56 


W 


ATCHMAN,  tell  us  585 


402 
109 

92 

50 
107 
353 

69 
363 

91 


We  are  a  garden  308 
We  bless  the  Lord,  the  137 
We  bless  the  prophet  of  428 
Welcome,  sweet  day  of  359 
Well,  the  Redeemer's  372 
We  love  thee,  Lord,  and  62 
We  sing  th'  amazing  460 
We  sing  the  glories  of  297 
What  different  powers  of  433 
What  equal  honours  301 
What  happy  men  or  289 

What  is  our  God,  or  what  473 
What  mighty  man  or  286 
What  shall  I  render  to  213 
What  various  hindrances  603 
When  all  thy  mercies,  O  481 
When  any  turn  from  591 
Whence  do  our  mournful  288 
When  Christ  to  judgment  110 
When  God  is  nigh  my  58 

When  God,  provok'd  203 
When  God  restor'd  our      236 

When  God  reveal'd  his      2361  With  mv  whole  heart        225 
When  I  can  read  my  title  390  With  rev'rence  let  the       167 


Who  will  arise  and  plead  178 
Why  did  the  Jews  40 

Why  did  the  nations  join  40 
Why  does  your  face,  ye 
Why  do  the  proud  insult 
Why  do  the  wealthy 
Why  doth  the  Lord 
Why  doth  the  man  of 
Why  do  we  mourn 
Why  has  my  Cod  my 
Why  is  my  heart  so  far 
Why  should  1  vex  my 
Why  should  the  children  343 
Why  should  the  haughty  119" 
Why  should  the  mighty  118 
Why  should  this  earth  445 
Why  should  we  start  and  370 
Will  God  forever  cast  us  148 
With  all  my  powers  of  250 
With  cheerful  voice  I  347 
With  earnest  longings  of  99 
With  holy  fear  and  377 

With  joy  we  meditate  334 
With  melting  heart  and  542 
With  my  whole  heart  I'll    49 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

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With  songs  and  honors  264  Ye  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  108 
Would  you  behold  the       201  Yes,  we  trust  the  day  is    589 

YE  aiisels  round      27],  469  Ye  that  delight  to  serve      209 
Ye  dying  sons  of         502  Ye  that  obey  th' immortal  243 
Ye  holy  souls,  in  God  84  Yet  one  thing  we  want      489 

Ye  humble  souls,  478  Yet,  saith  the  Lord,  if        163 

Ye  humble  souls,  rejoice    539  Ye  trembling  souls,  548 

Ye  nations  round  the  earthl85  Ye  tribes  of  Adam  join  2C4 
Ye  servants  of  th'  210  Ye  virgin  souls,  arise         609 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  316  Ye  wretched,  hungry,  597 
Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  174  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  529 
Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  479  'y  I  ON  rejoice,  and  Judah  418 


AN    INDEX, 

To  find  a  Psalm  suited  to  particular 
Subjects  or  Occasions. 


If  you  find  not  the  word  you  seek  in  this  Table,  seek 
another  of  the  same  signification,  or  seek  it  under 
some  of  the  more  general  words,  such  as  God,  Christ, 
Church,  Saint,  Psalm,  Prayer,  Praise,  Affliction,  Grace, 
Deliverance,  Death,  &c. 

ADAM,  the  first  and  second, their  dominion  8. 
Afflicted,  Pity  to  them  35,  41.     Supported  55,  145,   146. 
Their  prayer  102,  143.    Saints  happy  73,  94,  119,  14th 
part. 

Afflictions,  hope  in  them  13,  42,  77.  Support  and  profit  119, 
14th  part.  Instruction  by  them,  94,  119,  18th  part. 
Sanctified  94,  119,  18th  part.  Courage  in  them  119,  17th 
part.  Removed  by  prayer  34,  107.  Submission  to  them 
39,  123, 131.  In  mind  and  body  143.  Trying  our  graces 
66, 119,  17th  part.  Without  rejection  89.  Of  saints  and 
sinners  different  94.  Gentle  103.  Moderated  125.  Very 
great  77,  102,  143. 

Aged  saint's  reflection  and  hope  71. 

All-seeing  God  139. 

Angels,  Guardian  34,  91.  All  subject  to  Christ  89,  97.  Praise 
the  Lord  103.     Present  in  churches  138. 

Appeal  to  God  against  persecutors  7.  Concerning  our 
Sincerity  139.     Humility  131. 

Ascension  of  Christ  24,  47,  68,  110. 

Assistance  from  God  138,  144. 

Atheism,  practical  12,  14,36.     Punished  10. 

Attributes  of  God  36,  111,  145,  147. 

Authority  from  God  75,  82. 

BACKSLIDING  soul  in  distress  and  desertion  25. 
Restored  51.     Pardoned  78, 130. 
Blessings  of  God  on  the  business  and  comforts  of  life  127. 
Blessings  of  a  family  128,  133.    Of  a  nation  144, 147. 

Of  the  country  65,  147.     Of  a  person  1,  32,  112. 
Blood  of  Christ  cleansing  from  sin  51,  69. 
Book  of  nature  and  scripture  19, 119,  4th  part. 
Brotherly  love  133.    Reproof  141. 
Business  of  life  blessed  127. 

CARE  of  God  over  his  saints  34. 
Charity  to  the  poor  37,  41,  112.     And  justice  15,  112 
Mixed  with  imprecations  35. 
Children  praising  God  8.    Made  blessings,  127,  128. 

Instructed  34,  78. 
Christ  the  second  Adam  8.    His   all-sufficiency   16.    His 
ascension  24,  68,  110.    The  church's  foundation  118.  Hia 
coming,  the  signs  of  it  12.     His  condescension  and  glori- 
fication 8.    Covenant  made  with  him  89.    First  and  sec- 


INDEX  TO  THE  PSALMS. 

ond  coming  96,  97,  98.  The  true  David  35,  89.  His  deatM 
and  resurrection  16,  22,  69.  The  eternal  Creator  102. 
Exalted  to  the  kingdom  2,  8,  21,  72,110.  Our  example 
109.  Faith  in  his  hlood  51.  God  and  man  89.  His  God- 
head 102.  Our  hope  4,  51.  His  incarnation  and  sacrifice 
40.  The  King,  and  the  church  his  spouse  45.  His  king- 
dom among  Gentiles  72, 87,  132.    His  love  to  enemies  35, 

109.  His  Majesty  97,  99.     His  mediatorial  kingdom  89, 

110.  His  ohedience  and  death  69.  His  personal  glories 
and  government  45.  Praised  by  children  8.  Priest  and 
KingllO.  His  resurrection  and  the  Lord's  day  118.  Our 
strength  and  righteousness,  71.  His  sufferings  and  king- 
dom 2,  22,  69.  His  sufferings  for  our  salvation  69.  His 
zeal  and  reproaches  69. 

Christian's  qualifications  15, 24.  Church  made  of  Jews  and 
Gentiles  87. 

Church,  its  beauty  44,  48,  122.  The  birth-place  of  saints  87. 
Built  on  Jesus 'Christ  118.  Delight  and  safety  in  it  27. 
Destruction  of  enemies  proceeds  from  thence  76.  Gath- 
ered and  settled  132.  Of  the  Gentiles  45,  47.  God  fights 
for  her  10,  20,  46.  God's  presence  there  84,  132.  God's 
special  delight  87,  132.  God's  garden  92.  Going  to  it  122. 
The  house^and  care  of  God  135.  Of  the  Jews  and  Gen- 
tiles 87.  Its  increase  67.  Prayer  in  distress  80.  Restored 
by  prayer  85,  102, 107.  Is  the  safety  and  honor  of  a  na- 
tion 48.  The  spouse  of  Christ  45.  Its  worship  and  or- 
der 48. 

Colonies  planted  107. 

Comfort,  holiness  and  pardon4,  32, 119, 11th  and  12th  parts. 
And  support  in  God  16,  94.  From  ancient  providence  77, 
143.    Of  life  blessed  127.    And  pardon  130. 

Company  of  saints  16, 109. 

Complaint  of  absence  from  public  worship  42.  Of  sickness 
6.  Desertion  13.  Pride,  atheism,  oppression,  <fcc.  10,  12. 
Of  temptation  13.  General  102.  Of  quarrelsome  neigh- 
bors 120.    Of  heavy  afliiclions  in  mind  and  body  143. 

Compassion  of  God  103,  145, 147. 

Communion  with  saints  106,  133. 

Confession  of  our  poverty  16.  Of  sin,  repentance,  and 
pardon  32,38,  51.130,  143. 

Conscience,  tender  119, 13th  part.  Its  guilt  relieved  32,  38, 
51,130. 

Contention  complained  of  120. 

Converse  with  God  03,  119, 2d  part. 

Conversion  and  jov  126.  At  the  ascension  of  Christ  110. 
Of  Jews  and  Gentiles  87,  96,  106. 

Corruption  of  manners  general  11,12. 

Counsel  and  support  from  God  16,  119. 

Courage  in  death  16,  17,  71.    In  persecution  119, 17th  part. 

Covenant  made  with  Christ  89.  Of  grace  unchangeable  89, 
106. 

Creation  and  providence  33.  104, 135,  136,  147,  148. 

Creatures,  no  trust  in  them  33,  62, 146.  Vain  and  God  all- 
sufficient  33.    Praising  God  148. 

DAILY  devotion  55, 139. 
Day  of  humiliation  for  disappointment  in  war  60. 
Death  and  resurrection  of  Christ  16,69.  Of  saints  and  sin- 
ners 17,  37,  49.    And  sufferings  of  Christ  22, 69.    Deliver- 
ance from  it  31.     And  pride  49.    And  the  resurrection  49, 
71,89.   Courage  in  it  16,  17,  23.    The  effect  of  sin  90. 


INDEX  TO  THE  PSALMS. 

Defence  in  God,  3, 121.    And  salvation  in  God  18,  61. 

Delaying  sinners  warned  95. 

Delight  and  safety  in  the  church  27,  48,  84.    In  the  law  of 

God  119,  5th,  8th,  and  ]8th  parts.    In  God  18,  42,  63,  73, 

84. 
Deliverance   begun  and  perfected   85.    From  despair  18. 

From  deep  distress  34,  40.     From  death  31,  118.    From 

oppression  and  falsehood  56.    From  persecution  53,  94. 

By  prayer  15,  34,  40,   126.    From  shipwreck  107.    From 

slander  31.     Surprising  126. 
Desertion  and  distress  of  soul  13,  25,  38,  143. 
Desire  of  knowledge  119,  9th  part.     Of  holiness  119,  11th 

part.     Of  comfort  and  deliverance  119,  12th  part. 

quickening  grace  119,  16th  part. 
Desolations,  the  church's  safety  in  them  46. 
Despair  and  hope  in  death  17,  49.    Deliverance  from  it  18, 

130. 
Devotion,  daily  55,  134, 141.    On  a  sick  bed  6,  39. 
Direction  and  pardon  25.    And  defence  prayed  for  5.    And 

hope  42. 
Distress  of  soul  25.    Relieved  61,  130. 
Dominion  of  man  over  creatures  8. 
Doubts  and  fears  suppressed  3,  31,  143. 
Drunkard  and  glutton  107. 
Duty  to  God  and  man  15, 24. 
Dwelling  with  God,  see  Heaven,  Church  &c. 

EDUCATION,  religious  34,  78. 
Egypt's  plagues  105. 
End  of  the  righteous  and  wicked  1,  37. 
Enemies  overcome  18.    Prayed  for  35,  109.    Destroyed  12, 

48,  76. 
Envy  and  unbelief  cured  37, 49. 
Equity  and  wisdom  of  Providence  9. 
Evening  psalm  4,  139, 141. 

Evidence  of  grace  26.     Of  sincerity  18,  19,  139. 
Evil  times  12.     Neighhors  120.    Magistrates  11,  58,  82. 
Exaltation  of  Christ  to  the  kingdom  2,  21, 22,  69, 72,  110. 
Examination  26, 139. 
Exhortation  to  peace  and  holiness  34. 

FAITH  and  prayer  of  persecuted  saints  35.    In  the  blood 
of  Christ  32,  51.    In  divine  grace  and  power  62,  130. 
Faithfulness  of  God  89,  105,  111,   145,  146.     Of  man   15, 

141. 
Falsehood  and  blasphemy,  &c.  12.     And  oppression  12,  56. 
Family  government  101.    Love  and  worship  133.    Blessings 

128. 
Fears  and  doubts  suppressed  3,  31,  34.    In  the  worship  of 

God  89,  99.    Of  God   119,  13th  part. 
Flattery  and  deceit  complained  of  12,  36. 
Formal  worship  50. 
Frailty  of  man  89,  90, 144. 
Fretfulness  discouraged  37. 
Friendship,  its  blessings  133. 
Funeral  Psalm  89,  90. 

GENTILES  given  to  Christ  2,  22, 72.    Church  45,  65, 72, 
87.    Owning  the  true  God  47,  96,  98, 
Glorification  of  Christ  8,  45. 

Glory  of  God  in  our  salvation  69.    And  grace  promised  84, 
89, 97. 


INDEX  TO  THE  PSALMS. 

Glutton  78.    And  drunkard  107. 

God  all  in  all  127.  All-sufficient  ]6,  33.  His  being,  attributes, 
and  providence  36,  65, 147.  His  care  of  saints  7,  34.  His 
creation  and  providence  33,  104,  <kc.  Our  defence  and  sal- 
vation 3,  33,  61,  115.  Eternal,  and  sovereign  and  holy  93. 
Eternal  and  man  mortal  90,  102.  Faithfulness  89,  105. 
111.  Glorified,  and  sinners  saved  69.  Goodness  and  mer- 
cy 103,  145.  Goodness  &  truth  145,  146.  Governing  power 
and  goodness  66.  Great  and  good  68.  144,  145,  147.  The 
Judge  9,  50, 97.  Kind  to  his  people  145,  146.  His  majes- 
ty 9f.  And  condescension  113,  114.  Mercy  and  truth  36, 
88,103,136,145.  Made  man  8.  Of  nature  and  grace  65. 
His  perfections  "6,  111.  145,  147.  Our  portion, and  Christ 
our  hope  4.  Our  portion,  here  and  hereafter  73.  His  pow- 
er and  majesty  68,89,  93,96.  Praised  by  children  8.  Our 
Preserver  121,138.  Present  in  his  churches  46,  84.  Our 
Shepherd  23.  His  sovereignty  and  Goodness  to  man  8, 
113,114.  Our  support  and  comfort  94.  Supreme  Gover- 
nor 75,  82,  93.  His  vengeance  and  compassion  68,  97. 
Unchangeable  89,  111.  His  universal  dominion  103.  His 
wisdom  in  his  works  111,  129.  Worthy  of  all  praise,  145, 
146,  150. 

Good  works  15,  24,  112.    Profit  men,  not  God  16. 

Goodness  of  God  8,  103,  111,  145,  146. 

Gospel,  its  glory  and  success  19,  45,  110.  Joyful  sound  89, 
98.    Worship  and  order  48. 

Government  of  Christ  45.     From  God  75. 

Grace,  its  evidences,  or  self-examination  26,  139.  Above 
riches  144.  Without  merit  16,  32.  Of  Christ  45,  72.  And 
providence  33,  36, 135,  136,  147.  Preserving  and  restoring 
138.  Truth  and  protection  57.  Tried  by  affliction  17, 
66, 125.     And  glory  84,  97.     Pardoning  130*. 

Guilt  of  conscience  relieved  32,38,  51,  130. 

HARVEST  65, 12G,  147. 
Health,  sickness,  and  recovery  6,  30, 31.    Praved  for  6, 

38,  39. 
Heart  known  to  God  139. 
Hearing  of  prayer  and  salvation  4, 10,  G6, 102. 
Heaven  of  separate  souls  17.    The  saints,  dwelling-place  24. 
Holiness,  pardon,  and  comfort  4.    Desired  119,  11th  part. 
Hope  in  darkness  13,  77, 143.     Of  resurrection  16,  71.  And 

despair  in  death  17,  49.    And  prayer  27.    For  victory  20. 

And  direction  42. 
TCHosanna  of  the  children  8.    For  the  Lord's  day  118. 
Humiliation  day  10,  60. 
Humility  and  submission  131,  139. 
Hypocrites  and  hypocrisy  12,  50. 

IDOLATRY  reproved  115,  135. 
Jehovah  68, 83.    Reigns  93,  96,  97. 
Jews,  see  Israel. 
Imprecations  and  charity  35. 

Incarnation  96, 97,  98.    And  sacrifice  of  Christ  40. 
Infants  139.    See  Children. 
Instruction  from  God  25.    From  scripture  119,  4th  and  7th 

parts.    In  piety  34. 
Instructive  afflictions  94. 

Intemperance  punished  78.    And  pardoned  107. 
Joy  of  conversion  126. 
Israel  saved  from  the  Assyrians  76.    Saved  from  Egypt, 

and  brought  to  Canaan  77,  105,  107,  135,  136.    Rebellion 


INDEX  TO  THE  PSALMS. 

and  punishment  78.    Punished  and  pardoned  106,  107. 

Travels  in  the  wilderness  107,  114. 
Judgment  and  mercy  9,  68.    Day  1,  50,  96, 97, 98,  149.  Seat 

of  God  9. 
Justice  of  Providence  9.  And  truth  towards  men  15. 
Justification  free  32, 130. 


K, 


.NOWLEDGE  desired  19,  119,  9th  part. 

LAW  of  God,  delight  in  it  119. 
Liberality  rewarded  41,  112. 

Life  and  riches,  their  vanity  49.  Short  and  feeble  89,  90, 
144. 

Longing  after  God  42,  63. 

Love  to  our  neighbor  15.  Of  Christ  to  sinners  35.  Of  God 
better  than  life  63.  Of  God  unchangeable  89, 106.  To  en- 
emies 35,  109.     Brotherly  133. 

Lord's  day  psalm  29,  118.     Morning  5, 19,  63- 

Luxury  punished  78.     And  pardoned  107. 

MAGISTRATES    warned   58,  82.     Qualifications   101 
Raised  and  deposed  75. 
Majesty  of  God,  68,  See  God. 
Man,  his  vanity  as  mortal  39,89,90,144.     Dominion  over 

creatures  8.    Mortal,  and  Christ  eternal  102.    Wonderful 

formation  139. 
Marriage,  mystical  45. 
Master  of  a  family  101. 

Melancholy  reproved  42.  And  hope  77.  Removed  1261T. 
Mercies,  common  and  special  68, 103.  Spiritual  and  temporal 

103.     Innumerable  139.    Everlasting  136.    Recorded  107. 

And  truth  of  God  36, 89,  103,  136,  145, 146. 
Merit  disclaimed  16. 

Midnight  thoughts  63,  119,  5th  and  6th  parts,  139. 
Ministers  ordained  132. 
Miracles  in  the  wilderness,  114. 
Morning  psalm  3, 141.    Of,  a  sabbath  5, 19,  63. 
Mortality  of  man  39,  49,  90.    And  hope  89.     God's  eternity 

90, 102. 

NATION'S  safety  is  the  Church  48.     Prosperity  67, 144. 
Blessed  and  punished  107. 
National  deliverance  67,  75,  76,  124,  126.    Desolations,  the 

church's  safety  and  triumph  in  them  46. 
Nature  of  man  139. 

OBEDIENCE  sincere  18,  32, 139.    Better  than  sacrifice 
50. 
Old  Age,  death  90.    And  resurrection  17,89. 

PARDON,  holiness  and  comfort  4.  Of  backsliding  78. 
And  direction  25.  And  repentance  prayed  for  38.  And 
confession  32.     Of  original  and  actual  sin  51. 

Patience  under  afflictions  39.  Under  persecutions  37,  44. 
In  darkness  77, 130, 131. 

Peace  and  holiness  encouraged  34.    With  men  desired  120. 

Perfections  of  God  36, 111,145,  147. 

Persecuted  saints  35,  44,  74,  80,83. 

Persecution  deliverance  from  it  7,  53,  94.  Courage  in  it 
119,  17th  part. 

Persecutors  punished  7, 129, 149.  Their  folly  14.  Complain- 
ed of  35,  44,  74,  80  83.    Deliverance  from  them  9, 10,94. 

Perseverance  138.    In  trials  119, 17th  part. 


INDEX  TO  THE  PSALMS. 

Pestilence,  preservation  in  it  91. 

Pielv,  instructions  therein  34. 

Pitv'to  the  afflicted  41.    Pee  Charity,  God. 

Pleading  without  repining  39,  123.  The  promises  119,  10th 
part. 

Poor,  charity  to  them  15,37.  41,  112. 

Portion  of  saints  and  sinners,  11,  IT,  37. 

Poverty  confessed  16. 

Practical  Atheism  14,36. 

Praise  to  God  from  children  8.  For  creation  and  providence 
33,  104.  To  our  Creator  ICO.  From  all  creatures  148.  For 
eminent  deliverance  34,  118.  General  86,145,  150,  For 
the  gospel  98.  Fc  health  restored  30,  116.  For  hearing 
prayer  66,  102.  To  Jesus  Christ  45.  From  all  nations 
117.  And  prayer,  public  65.  For  protection,  grace  and 
truth  57.  For  providenre  and  grace  26.  For  rain  65,  147. 
From  the  saints,  149, 150.   Fortemporal  blessings  68,  148. 

Prayer  heard  4,  34,  65,  66.  In  time  of  war  20.  Praise 
public  65.  And  hope  27.  Jn  the  church's  distress  80. 
Heard  and  Zion  restored  102.  And  praise  for  deliver- 
ance 34. 

Preserving  grace  1T8. 

Preservation  in  public  dangers  46,  91,  112.    Daily  121. 

Pride  and  atheism,  and  oppression  punished  10, 12.  And 
death  49. 

Priesthood  of  Christ  51,110. 

Princes  vain  62,  146. 

Profession  of  sinceritv  and  repentance,  &c.  119, 3d  part,  139. 
False  50. 

Promises  and  threatenings  81.    Pleading  119, 10th  part. 

Prosperity  dangerous  55.73. 

Prosperous  sinners  cursed  37,  49,  73. 

Protection,  truth,  and  grace  57.    By  day  &  night  121. 

Providence,  its  wisdom  and  equity  9.  And  creation  33,  135. 
136.  And  grace  36,  147.  And  perfection  of  God  36.  Its 
mvsterv  unfolded  73.  Recorded  77,  78, 107.  In  air,  earth 
and  sea'56, 65.  89, 1 04, 107, 147. 

Psalm  for  soldiers  18,  60.  For  old  age  71.  For  husband- 
men 65.  For  a  funeral  89,  90.  For  the  Lord's  day  92. 
Before  prayer  95.  Before  sermon  ibid.  For  magistrates 
101.  For  householders  101.  For  mariners  107.  For  glut- 
tons and  drunkards  107. 

Public  praise  for  private  mercies  116, 118.  For  deliverance 
124.  Worship  attended  on  122.  Prayer  and  praise  65, 
84. 

Punishment  of  sinners  1, 11,  37. 

QUALIFICATIONS  of  a  christian  15,  24. 
Quickening  grace  119, 16th  part. 

RAIN  from  heaven  65,  135, 147. 
Recovery  from  sirkness,  6,  30,  116. 
Relative  duties  15,  133. 

Religion  and  justice  15.     In  words  and  deed  37. 
Religious  education  34,  78. 
Remembrance  of  former  deliverances  77, 1 43. 
Repentance,  confession  and  pardon  32.    And  faith  in  the 

blood  of  Christ  51. 
Reproach  removed  31,37. 
Resignation  39, 123,  131. 
Resolutions,  holy  119,  15th  part. 
Restoring  grace  23, 138. 


INDEX  TO  THE  PSALMS. 

Resurrection  and  death  of  Christ  2, 16.  Of  the  saints  16,  l\ 

49,71.     And  death  49,  71,89. 
Reverence  in  worship  89, 99. 

Riches,  their  vanity  49.    Compared  with  grace  144. 
Righteousness  from  Christ  71. 

SACRIFICE  40,  51,  69.    Incarnation  of  Christ  40. 
Safety  in  public  dangers  91.    InGod6I.    Anddelightin 
the  church  27. 
Saints  happy  and  sinners  cursed  1,  11,  119,  1st  part.    The 
best  company  16.    Characterized  15  24.    Dwell  in  heav- 
en 15,  24.  Punished  and  saved  78,  106.  God's  care  of  them 
34.     Reward  at  last  50,  90,  92.     Patience  and  world's  ha- 
tred 37.    Chastised  and  sinners  destroyed  94.    Die,  but 
Christ  lives  102.    Punished  and  pardoned  106,  107.    Con- 
ducted to  heaven  106,  107.    Afflictions  moderated  125. 
Judging  the  world  149. 
Salvation  of  saints  10.    And  triumph  18.    And  defence  in 

God  62.    By  Christ  69.85. 
Sanctified  afflictions  119,  last  part,  94. 
Satan  subdued  3, 6,  13. 

Scripture  compared  with  nature  19,  119,  7th  part.    Instruc- 
tion from  it  119,4th  part.     Delight  in  it  119,  5th  and  18th 
parts.  Holiness  and  comfort  from  it  119,  6th  part.  Variety 
and  excellency  119.  8th  part. 
Seasons  of  the  year  65,  147. 
Seaman's  song  107. 
Secret  devotion  34,  119,  2d  part. 
Seeking  God  27,  63. 

Self-examination,  or  evidences  of  grace  26, 139. 
Separate  souls,  heaven  of  17. 
Sick-bed  devotion  6,38,39,  116. 
Sickness  healed  6,  30, 116. 
Signs  of  Christ's  coming  12, 96,  &c. 

Sin  of  nature  14.    Original  and  actual ,  confessed  and  par- 
doned 51.    Universal  14. 
Sincerity  19,  26,  32,  139.    Proved  and  rewarded  18.    Pro- 
fessed 119,  3d  part. 
Sins  of  the  tongue  12,  34,  50. 
Slander,  deliverance  from  it  31, 120. 
Souls  in  a  separate  state  17, 146,  150. 
Spirit  given  at  Christ's  ascension  68.    His  teaching  desired 

51, 119,  9th  part. 
Spiritual  enemies  overcome  3,  18, 144.    Blessings  and  pun- 
ishment 81. 
Spring  of  the  year  65.    And  summer  65,  104.    And  win- 
ter 147. 
Storm  and  thunder  29,  135,  148. 
Strength,  repentance,  and  pardon  prayed  for  38.    Of  grace 

138. 
Submission  123,  131.     To  Christ  2.    To  sickness  39. 
Sufferings  and  death  of  Christ  22.    And  kingdom  of  Christ 

2,  22,  69,  110. 
Support  and  counsel  from  God  16.    For  the  afflicted  and 
tempted  55.    And  comfort  in  God  94, 119,  14th  part. 

TEMPTATIONS  overcome  3,  18.    In  sickness  6. 
Thanks,  public,  for  private  mercies  116, 118. 
Threatening  and  promises  81. 
Thunder  and  storm  29,  135,  136,  148. 
Times,  evil  11,  12. 


INDEX  TO  THE  PSALMS. 


Tongue  governed  34,  39. 

Trust  in  the  creatures  vain  62,  146. 


V 


ANITY  of  man  as  mortal 

riches  49. 


39,  89,  144.    Of  life    and 


Vengeance  and  compassion  68.    Acainst  the  enemies  of  the 

church  76,  149. 
Vineyard  of  God  wasted  80. 
Unbelief  and  envy  cured  37.    Punished  95. 
Unchangeable  God  89,111. 
Vows  paid  in  the  church   116.     Of  holiness  119,  loth  part. 

WAR,  prayer  in  time  of  it  20.    Disappointments  therein 
60.    Victory  18.    Spiritual  18,  144. 
Warnings  of  God  to  his  people  81. 
Watchfulness  19,  141.    Over  the  toneue  39. 
Weather  6.5,  135,  147,  148. 
Wickedness  of  man  14,  "6,51. 
Winter  and  summer  147. 
Wisdom  and  equ  tv  of  Providence  9.    Of  God  in  his  works 

111. 
Works  of  creation  and  Providence  104, 147.  148. 

And  grace  19,  33,  111,  135,  126.    Good  works  profit  men 

not  God  16. 
World's  hatred  and  saints'  patience  37. 
Worship  and  order  of  the  gospel  48.  Delight  in  it  84. 

reverence  89,  99.    Daily  55, 134,  141.     In  a   familv 

Public  63,  84, 122. 122.     Absence  from  it  63. 
Wrath  and  mercy  from  the  judgment  seat  9. 

ZEAL  and  prudence  39. 
Zion,  its  citizens  15.    . 


AN    INDEX, 
To  find  any  Hymn  by  the 
Contents  of  it. 

Jfote.  —  The  letters,  i,  ii,  iii,  signify  th^ 
third  book  :  the  figures  direct  to  the 
not  what  hymn  you  seek  ur 
seek  it  under  another,  or  by  some 
signification,  though  perhaps  i 
the  hymn. 

AARO.V&  Christ,  i,  145;: 
ham's  blessing  on  the  G<, 

offering  his  son.  i,  129. 
Absence  and  presence 

ever  intolerable,  ii,  10} 
Access  to  the  throne! 
Adam,  his  fall,  i,  107; 

first  and  thesecom 
Adoption,  i,  64,  143 
Affections  inconstaj 
Afflicted,  Christ's 


Wn&Stx 


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H 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Afflictions  removed,  i,  87  ;  submitted  to,  i,  5, 129,  ii,  109 ;  sup- 
port and  comfort  under  them,  ii,  50,  65 ;  and  death  under 
providence,  i,  83. 

Almost  Christian,  ii,  158. 

Angels  sinning,  ii,  24 ;  standing  and  falling,  ii,  27 ;  praise  ye 
the  Lord,  ii, 27;  punished,  and  man  saved,  ii, 96,  97;  their 
ministry  to  Ciirist  and  saints,  ii,  18, 112, 113. 

Ambition,  &c.  ii,  101. 

Anger  of  God,  see  Wrath,  Vengeance,  Hell. 

Answer  to  the  church's  prayers,  i,  30. 

Antichrist,  his  ruin,  i,  29,56,59;  see  Enemies. 

Apostate,  ii,  158. 

Apostles'  commission,  i,  128. 

Ascension  and  resurrection  of  Christ,  ii,  76. 

Assistance  asiainst  temptations,  i,  15,  32,  ii,  50,  65. 

Assurante  of  heaven,  i,  27,  ii,  65 ;  of  the  love  of  Christ,  i,  14. 
73;  of  faith,  i,  103. 

Attributes,  see  God. 

BABYLON  fallen,!,  56,  59  ;  sea  Enemies. 
Backsliding  and  returns,  ii,  20. 
Baptism,  i,  52  ;  prenching  and  the  Lord's  supper,  ii,  141 ;  and 

circumcision,  i,  121,  ii,  127, 134. 
tBurial  with  Christ,  i,  122. 
Jeatitudes,i,  102. 
[elieve  and  be  saved,  i,  100. 
Jiever  baptized,  i,  52,  122. 
[h,  first  and  second,  i,  95, 99:  of  Christ,  miracles  at  it,  ii, 

ked  are  the  dead  in  the  Lord,  i,  18 ;  society  in  heaven, 
13,  75. 

Iness  and  business  of  heaven,  i,  40,  41,  ii,  86;  only  in 
\ii,  93,  94,  100. 

of  Abraham  on  the  Gentiles,  i,  113,  114,  ii,  134. 
Id  flesh  of  Christ  is  our  food,  iii,  17,  18  ;  the  seal 
few  Testament,  iii,  3 ;  the  Spirit  and  the  water,  iii,  9. 
excluded,  i,  96. 
L  see  Life,  Health,  Flesh. 
Id's  decrees,  ii,  99. 
Christ,  iii,  5. 
kyards  heaven,  ii,  23. 

i:  with  Christ  in  baptism,  i,  122;  and  death 
i,  3. 

heaven,  ii,  GG,  124. 
irted  with,  ii,  10,  11; reason  humbled,! 

Types,  Priest. 

"ren  of  God,  i,  143  ;  of  Christ  i,  146, 
.0' 

i,  126  ;  and  love,  i,  130, 133. 
^^  grace,  i,  113,  114;  devoted  to 

|L  145  ;  and  Adam,  i,  124 ;  his 
v'.mf-  of  him,  ii,  75 ;  beloved  de 
'•'  A^r.  iii,  5;  his  care  of  the 
^wul  the  church,  seeking, 
^^to  judge,  i,  61;  his  com- 
with    him,  i,  67,   76, 
146;  his  corona- 
jot  to  be  ashamed  of, 
power,  ii,  10. 


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INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

David's  son,  i,  16,  50 ;  his  death  caused  by  sin.  ii,  81 ;  grace 
and  glory  by  it,  iii,  23;  victory  and  kingdom.  Ii,  114;  his 
divine  nature,  i,  2, 13,  92,  ii,  51 ;  dwells  in  heaven,  visits 
the  earth,  i,  76. 
Enjoyment  of  him,  ii,  15, 16 ;    his  eternity,  i,  2,  92 ;  exam- 
ple, ii,  139  ;  excellencies,  i.  52,  ii.  47. 
Faith  and  knowledge  of  him,  i,  103  ;  his  flesh  and  blood  our 
food,  iii,  17.  18  ;  found  and  brought  to  the  church,  i,  71; 
his  glory  in  heaven,  ii,  91 ;  God  reconciled  in  him,  ii,  148  ; 
grace  given  us  in  him,  i,  137,  ii,  40. 
High  Priest  and  Kin::,  i,  61 ;  his  human  and  divine  nature,  i, 
2,  13,  16;  humiliation  and  exaltation,  i,  1,  63,  141,  142,  ii, 
5,  43,81,83,  84,  iii,  10,16. 
His  incarnation,  i,  3,  13  ;  intercession,  ii,  36,  37,  118  ;  invita- 
tion to  sinners,  i,  127. 
The  King  at  his  table,  i,  66;  his  kingdom  among  men,  i,  3, 

21 ;  knowledse  and  faith  in  him,  i,  103. 
The  Lamb  of  God,  i,  1,  25,  62,  63  ;  his  love  to  the  church,  i, 
14,77;  under  desertion,  ii,  50;  shed  abroad  in  the  heart, 
135  :  to  men,  i,  92  ;  lifted  up,  i,  112. 
Ministered  to  by  an<rels,  ii,  112,  113  ;  miracles  at  the  birth  of 
Christ,  ii,  1?6  ;  miracles  in  his  life,  death,  and  resurrection, 
ii,  137:  and  Moses,  i,  49, 118. 
Names  and  titles,  i,  147, 148, 149 ;  nativity,  i,  3, 13. 
Obeyed  or  resisted,  i.  93 ;  his  offices,  i,  149,  150  ;  ii,  132. 
Pardon  and  strength  from  him,  iii,  24  ;  our  passover  ii,  155  ; 
his  person  glorious  and  gracious,  i,  75,  ii,  47  ;  our  physician, 
i,  122  ;  his  pity  to  the  afflicted  and  tempted,  i,   125 ;  his 
priesthood,  i,  145,   ii,   113;  his  presence,  see  Presence, 
prophecies,  and  types  of  him,  ii,  135;  prophet,  priest,  and 
king,  i,  25,  ii,  132  ;  our  prophet  and  teacher,  i,  93. 
Redemption,  see  Redeem,  rejected  by  the  Jews,  i,  141 ;  resur- 
rection, ii,  72,  76  ;  is  our  hope,  i,  26  ;  resurrection,  life,  and 
death  miraculous,  ii,  137 ;  revealed  to  men,  i,  10  ;  to  babes, 
i,  11,  12;    righteousness  and  strength  in  him,  i,  84,  85, 
97  ;  righteousness  valuable,  i.  109. 
His  sacrifice,  ii,  142;  and  intercession,    ii,  118;  salvation, 
righteousness,  and  strength  in  him,  i,  15,84,85,  97,98; 
oursanctification.  97,  98  ;  Satan  at  enmity,  i,  107  ;  saints 
in  his  hand,  i,   128;  our  Shepherd,  i,  67,  142;  the  sub- 
Etance  of  the  types,  ii,  12,  sent  by  the  Father,  i,  100,  ii,  103, 
104  ;  his  sufferings,  iii,  16,  and  sodlv  sorrow,  ii,  9,  106 ;  and 
glory,  i,  1,  62  63; ii,  43,  81,  83, 84,  iii,  10. 
His  titles  and  kingdom,  i,  13.    Triumph  over  our  enemies,  i, 
28,  59  ;  types  and  prophecies  of  him,  ii,  135  ;  victory  over 
Satan, i,  58  ;  ii,  89 ;  death  and  hell,  iii,  21 ;  unseen  and  be- 
loved,!, 108. 
Wisdom  of  God,  i,  92  ;  our  wisdom  and  righteousness,  i,  97, 

98;  worshipped  by  the  creation,  i,  62. 
Christian,  see  Saints,  Spiritual,  &c.  Religion,  its  excellency, 

ii,  131 ;  almost,  ii,  158  ;  virtues,  ii.  161. 
Church,  see  worship.  Saints,  Spiritual ;  its  safety  and  pro- 
tection, i,  8,  39,  ii,  64,  92 ;  its  enemies  slain  by  Christ,  i,  28, 
29 ;    conversing  with  Christ,   namely,  seeking,  finding, 
calling,  answering,  i,  66,  71  ;  under  God's    care,  i,  39; 
espousal  with  Christ,  i,  72 ;  beauty  in  the  eyes  of  Christ, 
i,   73  ;  the  garden  of  Christ,  i,  74. 
Circumcision  abolished,  ii,  134  ;  and  baptism,  i,  121,  ii,  127. 
Clothing  spiritual,  i,  7,  40. 

Comfort  in  the  covenant  with  Christ,  ii,  40;  restored  ii,  73  ; 
Bee  Pardon ;  in  sorrows  of  mind  and  body,  ii,  50,  65. 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Communion  with  Christ  and  saints,  iii,  2,  between  Christ 
and  the  Church,  i,  66,  71, ii,  15. 16. 

Compassion  of  a  dying  Christ,  iii, 22 ;  to  the  afflicted,  i,  125 

CompJaintof  a  hard  heart,  ii,  98;  of  desertion  and  temptations, 
ii,  163;  of  dulness,  ii,  34;  of  indwelling  sin,  i\  115;  of  in- 
gratitude, ii,  74;  of  sloth  and  negligence,  ii,25,  32. 

Condemnation  by  the  law,  i,  94. 

Condescension  to  our  worship,  ii,45;  affairs,  ii,  46. 

Confession  and  pardon,  i,  131. 

Conscience  good,  the  pleasure  of  it,  ii,  57 ;  secure  and  awa- 
kened, i,  115. 

Constancy  in  the  gospel,  ii,  4. 

Contention  and  love,  i,  130. 

Conversion,  i,  104,  ii,  159;  difficulty  of  it,  ii,  161;  delayed,  i, 
88,  91 ;  the  joy  of  heaven,  i,  101. 

Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law,  i,  94,  115 ;  by  the  cross  of 
Christ,  ii,  81,  95. 

Corrupt  nature  from  Adam,  i,  57, 107,  ii,  128,  159. 

Covenant  of  grace,  i,  9;  children  therein,  i,  113,  114;  Seal- 
ed and  sworn,  i,  139,  iii,  3  ;  hope  in  it,  i,  139 ;  made  with 
Christ,  our  comfort,  ii,  40 ;  of  works,  See  Law  and  Gospel. 

Covetousness,  &c.  i,21,ii,  59,  101. 

Courage  and  constancy,  i,  14,  15,  48,  ii,  4,  65. 

Creation,  i,  92,  ii,  71, 147  ;  new,  ii,  130  ;  preservation,  &c.  of 
this  world,  ii,  13. 

Creatures  praise  the  Lord,  ii,  71 ;  love  dangerous,  ii,  48 ;  God 
above  them,  i,  82 ;  their  vanity,  ii,  146. 

Cross  of  Christ  is  our  glory,  iii,  19 ;  repentance  flowing 
from  it,  ii,  106;  salvation  in  it,  ii,  4,  crucifixion  to  the 
world  by  it,  iii,  7. 

Curse  and  promise,  i,  107. 

Custom  in  sin,  ii,  160. 

DANGERS  of  our  earthly  pilgrimage,  ii,  53;  of  death  &c 
hell,  ii,  55 ;  of  love  to  the  creatures,  ii,  48. 

Darkness  dispelled  by  Christ's  presence,  ii,  54;  of  Prov- 
idence, ii,  109. 

Day  of  Grace  and  time  of  duty,  i,  88  ;  of  judgment,  i,  45,  61, 
65,  89,  90. 

Dead  in  the  Lord,  their  blessedness,  i,  18 ;  to  sin  by  the  cross 
of  Christ,  i,  106. 

Death,  see  Christ,  and  afflictions  under  providence,  i,  83; 
terrible  to  the  unconverted,  i,  91 ;  made  easy  by  the  sight 
of  Christ,  iii,  14,  ii,  31 ;  by  a  sight  of  heaven,  ii,  66  ;  God's 
presence  in  it,  ii,  117 ;  our  fear  of  it,  ii,  31 ;  desirable,  i,  19, 
ii,  61 ;  overcome,  i,  17;  triumphed  over,  i,  6,  ii,110;  prepar- 
ed for,  i,  27,  ii,  63  ;  of  a  sinner,  i,  24,  ii,  2  ;  and  burial  of  a 
saint,  i,  18  ;  ii,  3 ;  and  eternity,  ii,  28 ;  and  srlory,  i,  110  ;  ii, 
61 ;  and  the  resurrection,  ii,  3,  102,  110 ;  of  Moses  at  God's 
command,  ii,  49 ;  dreadful  and  delightful,  ii,  52. 

Deceitfulness  of  sin,  ii,  150. 

Decrees  of  God,  i,  11,  12,  96,  117,  ii,99 

Deity  of  Christ,  i,  2, 13,  92,  ii,  51. 

Delay  of  conversion,  i,  88,  91,  ii,  25,  32. 

Delight  in  worship,  ii,  14;  in  God,  ii,  42;  in  converse  with 
Christ,  ii,  15, 16. 

Deliverance  from  death  and  the  grave,  ii,  3 ;  see  Enemies, 
Church,  and  Submission,  i,  123;  from  spiritual  enemies, 
i,  47,  ii,  65,  82,111. 

Dependance,  see  Faith. 

Desertion  and  temptation  complained  of,  ii,  163. 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Desire  of  Christ's  presence,  ii,  ICO;  see  more  in  Heaven, 

Christ,  Love,  <fcc. 
Despair  and  presumption, i.  115,  ii,  156, 157. 
Devil  vanquished,  i,  58,  see  Victory. 
Devotion  fervent,  desired,  ii,  34. 
Difficulty  of  conversion,  ii,  161. 
Dissolution  of  this  world,  ii,  13,  164. 
Disease,  see  sickness. 

Distemper,  follv.  and  madness  of  sin,  ii,  152. 
Distinguishinglove,  i,  11,12,  96,  117,  ii,  96,  97. 
Divine,  see  God,  Deity,  <fcc. 
Dominion  of  God,  and  our  deliverance,  ii,  111;  eternal,  ii, 

67:  over  the  sea,  ii,  70. 
Doubts  and  fears  suppressed,  ii,  73. 
Doxologies,  iii.  26-45. 
Dulness.  spiritual,  ii.  25. 

EARTH,  no  rest  on  it,  ii,  146 ;  and  heaven,  iii,  10,  1 1,  53. 
Effusion  of  the  Spirit,  ii,  144. 
Election  excludes  toasting,  i,  96 ;  free,  i,  11,  12,  54,  117;  see 

Decrees. 
End  of  the  world,  ii,  164. 
Enemiesof  Hie  church  disappointed,  ii,  90,  92:  sr  Ivation 

from  them,  ii.  82,  ;S  :  triumphed  over  by  Ci.rist,  i,  28,29; 

see  Church,  Babylon.  Michael. 
Enjoyment  of  Christ,  ii,  15,  16;  see  Worship. 
Enmitv  1  etween  Christ  and  Satan,  i,  107. 
Envy  and  love,  i,  120. 
Espousals  of  the  church  to  Christ,  i,  72. 
Established  in  grace,  ii,82. 
Eternity  of  God.  ii,  17:  of  his  dominion,  ii.  67:  and  death, 

ii,  28;  succeeding  this  life,  ii,  55;  see  Heaven,  1 
Evening  and  morning  hymns,  i,  79,  80,  81,  ii,  G,  7.  8. 
Exaltation,  see  Christ,  Glory,  Sufferings,  <*.  c. 
Example  of  Christ,  ii,  139  :  of  saints,  ii,  140. 
Excellency  of  the  Christian  religion,  ii,  131. 

FAITH  in  things  unseen,  i,  120,  ii,  129;  vv.d  k'  ow'edge 
of  Christ,  i,  103;  love  and  joy,  i,  108;  f.  d  d  I  if,  ii, 
125  ;  living  and  dead,i,  140;  assisted  by  sense,  ii,  ■  ,  its 
joy,  ii,  162  ;  in  Christ  our  sacrifice,  ii,  142,  andsalv  '  on,i, 
100;  of  assurance,  i,  103;  and  sight,  i.     10;  5;  tri- 

umphing in  Christ,  i,  14  ;  for  pardon  and  b   bc!  on,ii, 

90 ;  faith  and  reason,  ii.  87, 109. 

Faithfulness  of  God's  promises,  ii,  40,60.69. 

Fall  of  angels  and  men,  ii,  24;  and  recovery  of  man,  ;,  107, 
ii,  78. 

Fears  and  doubts  suppressed,  ii,  73. 

Feast  of  love,i,  68;of  triumph, iii,  21, of  the  gosjx  '  7,  iii, 
12,  20 ;  made,  and  guests  invited,  iii,  13. 

Fellowship,  see  Communion. 

Fervency  of  devotion  desired,  ii,  34. 

Few  saved,  ii,  158. 

Flesh  and  blood  of  Christ  the  best  of  food,  iii,  17,  3;  our 
tabernacle,  i,  110  ;  and  spirit,  ii,  143. 

Food  spiritual,  i,  79,  67,  68,  74 ,  ii,  15,  see  Feast. 

Folly  and  madness  of  sin,  ii,  153- 

Forbearance,  see  Patience. 

Forgiveness,  see  Pardor. 

Formality  in  worship,  ii,  139. 

Frail,  see  Life,  Health,  Forgetfulress,  ii,  165 

Frailty  and  folly,  ii,  32. 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Free,  see  Grace,  Election. 

Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in  heaven,  ii,  86. 

Funeral  thought,  ii,  61,  63;  see  Death,  Burial. 

GARDEN  of  Christ  is  the  Church,  i,  74. 
Garment  of  salvation,  i,  7,  20. 

Gentiles,  Christ  revealed  to  them,  i,  10, 13,  50,  iii,  13, 14; 
Abraham's  blessing  on  them,  i,  113,  114,  ii,  134. 

Glorified  martyrs  and  saints,  i,  40,  41;  hody,  ii,  110. 

Glory  and  death,  i,  110,  ii,  61;  see  Heaven,  of  God  above  our 
reason,  ii,  87;  of  Christ  in  heaven,  ii,  91;  see  Christ,  and 
grace  by  the  death  of  Christ,  iii,  23;  Justification  and  sanc- 
tification,  i,  3;  to  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  iii,  26- 
41;  of  God  in  the  gospel,  ii,  126,  and  grace  in  the  person 
of  Christ,  ii,  47;  and  sufferings  of  Christ,  ii,  43;  see  Suffer- 
ings. 

Glorying  in  the  cross  of  Christ,  iii,  19. 

God  all  and  in  all,  ii,  93,  94;  his  absence,  see  Absence;  his 
attributes,  ii,  51,  166,  169;  glorified  by  Christ,  ii,  126,  iii, 
10;  the  avenger  of  his  saints,  ii,  115. 

Care  of  his  church,  i,  39;  condescension  to  human  affairs, 
ii,  46;  to  our  worship,  ii,  45;  the  Creator  and  Redeemer, 
ii,  35. 

Our  delight,  ii,  42;  our  defence,  i,  47;  dominion  over  the  sea, 
ii,  70;  dominion  and  our  deliverance,  ii,  111;  dwells  with 
the  humble,  i,  87. 

Eternity,  ii,  17;  eternal  dominion,  ii,  67;  everlasting  absence 
intolerable,  ii,  100,  107. 

Far  above  his  creatures,  i,  82;  the  Father,  Son.  and  Spirit, 
iii,  26-41;  his  faithfulness  to  his  promises,  ii,  60,  69. 

Glory  and  defence  of  Sion,  ii,  64;  his  glory  above  our  rea- 
son, ii,  87;  his  goodness,  ii,  58,80;  his  grace,  see  Grace; 
government  from  him,  ii,  149;  holiness,  justice  and  sove- 
reignty, i,  86. 

Invisible,  ii,  26;  incomprehensible,  ii,  87,  170. 

His  kingdom  supreme,  ii,  115;  his  love  in  sending  his  Son 
i,  100. 

And  our  neighbor  loved,  i,  116. 

Our  portion  or  chief  good,  ii,  93,  94;  his  power,  ii,  80;  and 
goodness,  ii,  6,  7,  8;  his  praise,  see  Praise:  presence  in  life 
and  at  death,  ii,  115;  see  Presence;  preserver  of  our  lives, 
ii,  6,  7,  8,  19;  promise  and  truth  unchangeable,  i,  139. 

Sight  of  him  weans  us  from  earth,  ii,  41;  sovereign,  ii.  170. 

Terrible  Majesty,  ii,  22;  and  mercy,  ii,  80;  his  truth,  ii,  60, 69. 

Vengeance,  ii.  44,  62;  Unity  and  Trinity,  iii,  26,  41. 

His  word,  i,  53;  wrath  and  mercy,  i  42. 

Goodness  of  God,  ii,  58,  74;  see  Grace,  and  power  of  God, 
i,  42,  ii,  80. 

Gospel  feast,  iii,  12;  see  Grace,  Feast;  invitation  and  pro- 
vision, i,7,  iii,  20;  times,  their  blessedness,  i.  10;  see  Scrip- 
ture; glorifies  God,  ii,  126;  no  liberty  to  sin,  i,  106.  132, 
140;  not  ashamed  of  it,  i,  103,  iii,  19;  and  law,  i,  94,  ii,' 
120,  121,  124;  sinned  against,  i,  118,  its  different  success, 
i,  119,  ii,  144;  ministry,  i,  10;  attested  by  miracles,  i,  128, 
ii,  136,  137;  its  glorious  elfects,  ii,  138. 

Government  from  God,  ii,  149. 

Grace  and  glory  by  the  death  of  Christ,  iii,  23;  of  the  Spirit, 
i,  102;  converting,  ii,  139;  in  exercise,  iii.  25;  justifies,  i, 
94;  sanctifies  and  saves,  i,  111;  not  conveyed  by  parents, 
i,  99;  all-sufhcient  in  duty  and  sufl'erinss,  i,  15,  32, 104; 
given  in  Christ,  i,  137;  covenant,  i,  9;  children  in  it,  i,  113, 
114;  and  holiness,  i,  132;  electing,  i,  54;  its  freedom  and 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

sovereignty,  i,  11,  12,  96,  117:  ii,  96,  97;  and  glory  in  the 
person  of  Christ,  ii,  -47,  adopting,  i,  04;  preserving,  i,  51; 
promises,  i,  7,  <l;  throne  accessible  by  Christ,  ii,  36,  37, 108. 
Gratitude  tor  divine  favors,  ii,  116. 

HAPPINESS,  see  Blessed,  Heaven. 
Hardness  of  heart,  ii,  98. 
Hatred  and  love,  i,  130. 
Health  preserved,  ii,  6,  7,  8,  19,  restored,  i,  55. 

Heaven  and  earth,  ii,  10,  11,  53;  and  hell,  i,  45;  invisible  and 
holy,  i,  105;  meditations  of  it,  ii,  162;  joy  there  for  repent- 
ingsinners,  i,  101;  its  blessedness  and  business,  i,  40,  41; 
the  hope  of  it  our  support,  ii,  65;  its  prospect  makes  death 
easy,  ii,  66;  worship  of  it  humble,  ii,  68;  freedom  from  sin 
and  misery  there,  ii,  £6;  hoped  for  by  Christ's  resurrection, 
i,  26;  ensured  and  prepared  for,  i,  27;  Christ's  dwelling- 
place,  i,  70,  ii,  01;  sight  of  God  and  Christ  there,  ii,  23, 
blessed  society  there,  ii,  33;  desired,  ii,  68. 

Heavenly-niindedness,  ii,  15;  joy  on  earth,  ii,  15.  30,  59. 

Hell  and"  death,  ii.  2;  and  judgment,  i,  45,  175,  ii,  02;  or  the 
vemreancr'  of  God.  ii,  22,  44;  the  holy  fear  of  it,  ii,  107. 

Hezekiah'<  Hong,  i,  55. 

Holy,  see  Spirit. 

Holiness,  see  Grace,  Spiritual,  Sanctification,  and  sovereign- 
ty of  God,  i,  82,  85;  and  grace,  i,  132,  140;  its  characters, 
i,  102. 

Honor  vain,  i,  101;  to  magistrates,  ii,  149. 

Hope  of  the  living,  i,  86;  gives  light  and  strength,  ii,  129;  in 
the  covenant,  i,~139;  of  heaven  by  Christ's  resurrection,  i, 
26;  of  heaven  our  support  under  trials,  ii,  65;  of  the  re- 
surrection, ii,  3,  110. 

Hosanaato  Christ,  i.  16,  iii,  42,  &c. 

Human  ainiirs  condescended  to  bv  God,  ii,  46;  nature  of 
Christ,  i,  2.  3,  13,  60. 

Humble,  God's  dwelling,  i,  S7;  enlightened,  i,  11,  12,  50; 
worship  of  heaven,  ii,  08. 

Humiliation,  see  Christ,  Suffering,  &c.  and  prayer  public, 
i,  30. 

Humility  and  pride,  i,  157;  and  meekness,  i,  102;  in  heaven, 
ii.  68. 

Hypocrisy  and  sincerity,  i,  136;  hypocrite,  or  almost  Christ- 
ian, ii,  156. 

JEALOUSY  of  our  love  to  Christ,  i,  78. 
Jesus,  see  Lord,  Christ. 

Jews,  see  Moses,  Gospel,  Christ,  Gentiles. 

Ignorance  enlightened,  i,  11,  12. 

Ignorance  and  unfruitfulncss,  ii,  165. 

Impenitence,  ii,  125. 

Incarnation  of  Christ,  i,  2,  3,  13,  60. 

Incomprehensible  God,  ii,  67;  and  invisible,  ii,  26. 

Inconstancy  of  our  love,  ii,  20. 

Infants,  see  Children. 

Ingratitude,  complained  of,  ii,  74. 

Inspiration  and  prophecy,  ii,  151. 

Institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  iii,  1. 

Insufficiency  of  self-righteousness,  ii,  154. 

Intercession  of  Christ,  ii,  36,  37,  118. 

Invitation  of  Christ  answered,  i,  70;  of  the  sospel,  i,  79, 127. 
iii,  13,  20. 

John  the  Baptist's  message,  i,  50. 

Joshua,  Aaron,  and  Moses,  ii,  124. 

Joy,  faith,  and  love,  i,  108;  of  faith,  ii,  162;  carnal  parted 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

with,  ii,  10,  11;  heavenly  upon  earth,  i,  35,  ii,  30,  59;  spi 

ritual  restored,  ii,  73;  see  more  in  Delight,  Comfort. 
Judgment  day,  i,  45,61,05,  89,90;  and  hell,  ii,  62;  Christ 

coining  to  it  i,  61. 
Justice,  &c.  of  God,  i,  86. 
Justification,  i,  1-1;  see  Pardon;  by  faith,  not  by  works,  i,  94, 

109;  sanctification,  i,  7,  9,  20,  84,  ii,  90;  and  glory,  i,  3. 

KINGDOM   and  titles  of  Christ,  i,  13;  of  Christ  among 
men,  i,  21.65;  of  God  eternal,  ii,  67;  supreme,  ii,  115. 
Knowledge  and  faith  in  Christ,  i,  103;  saving,  from  God,  i, 
11,  12,  93. 

LAMB  that  was  slain,  i,  1,  25,  62;  see  Christ. 
Law  convinces  of  sin,  i,  15;  condemns,  i.91;  and  gospel, 
ii,  120,  121,  124;  and  gospel  sinned  against,  i,  118. 

Levitical  priesthood  fulfilled  in  Christ,  ii,  12. 

Life  frail  and  succeeding  eternity,  ii,  55;  preserved,  ii,  6,  7, 
8,  19;  short,  frail,  miserable,  i,  82,  ii,  39,  58;  the  day  of 
grace  and  hope,  i,  88. 

Light  and  salvation  by  Jesus  Christ,  i,  50;  in  darkness  by 
the  presence  of  God,  ii,  54;  given  lo  the  blind,  i,  11,  12. 

Long-sufferance,  see  I'atience. 

Lord  Jesus  at  his  own  table,  i,  66,  iii,  15;  supper,  preaching, 
and  baptism,  ii,  141;  supper  instituted,  iii,  1;  day,  i,  72; 
delightful,  ii,  14;  table  provided  for,  iii,  20;  see  more  in 
Christ. 

Love  of  Christ  unchangeable,  i,  14,  39;  shed  abroad  in  the 
heart,  i,  135;  its  banquet,  i,  68;  iii,  13;  of  Christ  in  words 
and  deeds,  i,  77;  of  Cnristits  strength,  i,  7b';  unseen, i,  108; 
to  Christ,  ii,  100;  to  God  pleasant  and  powerful,  ii,  38;  and 
hatred,  i,  130;  faith  and  joy,  i,  108;  and  charity,],  133;  of 
God  in  sending  his  Son,  i,  100;  ii,  103;  104;  to  God  and  our 
neighbor,  i,  116;  religion  vain  without  it,  i,  134;peaceand 
meekness,  i,  102;  of  Christ  dying,  iii, 4,  22;  to  God  incon- 
stant, ii,  20;  to  the  creatures  dangerous,  ii,  48;  distinguish- 
ing, i,  11, 12,  ii,  90,  97. 
MADNESS,  folly,  and  distemper  of  sin,  ii,  153. 
Magistrates  honored,  ii,  149. 

Majesty  of  God  terrible,  ii,22,62. 

Malice  and  love,  i,  ISO. 

Man  saved,  and  ange!s  punished,  ii,  96,97;  mortal  and  vain, 
i,82;  his  fall  and  recovery,  i,  107. 

Martyrdom,  i,  14,  ii,  4. 

Martyrs  glorified,  i,  40,  41. 

Mary  the  virgin's  song,  i,  60. 

Mediator  the  way  to  the  throne  of  grace,  ii,  108. 

Meditation  of  heaven,  ii,  162;  and  retirement,  ii,  12. 

Memory  weak,  ii,  105. 

Memorial  of  our  absent  Lord,  iii,  6. 

Mercies  national,  ii,  111;  see  Grace,  Wrath,  Thanks. 

Messiah  born,  i,  60;  come,  ii,  12. 

Michael's  war  with  the  dracon,  i,  58. 

Minister's  commission,  i,  128. 

Ministry  of  angels,  ii.  18;  of  the  gospel,  i,  10. 

Misery  and  sin  banished  from  heaven,  ii,  83;  and  shortness 
of  life,  ii,  39:  without  God  in  the  world,  ii,  56;  of  sinners, 
see  Sinner, Death,  Hell. 

Morning  and  evening  songs,  i,  79,  80,  81,  ii,  6,  7,8. 

Mortality  and  vanity  of  man,  i,  82. 

Mortification  to  the  world  by  the  sight  of  God,ii,41;  by  the 
Cross  of  Christ,  ii,  106,  iii,  1. 

Moses  and  Christ,  i,  49,  118. 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Moses  dying,  ii,  48;  Aaron  and  Joshua,  ii,  124. 
Mourning,  see  Complaint,  Repentance. 
Mysteries,  revealed,  i,  11,  12. 

NATIONAL  merries  and  thanks,  ii,  1,  111. 
Nativity  of  Christ,  i,  2,  3,  13. 
Nature  and  grace,  i,  104;  corrupt  from  Adam,  i,  57;  ii,  128, 

159. 
Neighbor  and  God  loved,  i,  116. 

Hew  covenant  sealed,  iii,  3;  promises,  i,  7;  song,  i,  1;  crea- 
ture, i,  9;  testament  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  iii,  3;  creation, 
i,95;ii,  130;  birth,  i,  9,  5. 

OBEDIENCE  evangelical,  i,  140, 143. 
Old  age  and  death  of  the  unconverted,  i,  91. 
Offence  not  to  he  given,  i,  26. 
Offices  and  operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  ii,  133;  and   of 

Christ,  i,  146-150;  ii,  132. 
Olive-tree,  the  \vi  d  and  uood,  i,  114. 
Ordinances,  see  Worship,  Lord's  Supper. 
Original  sin,  i.  57;  Bee  Adam.  Nature. 

PAINS,  comfort  under  them,  ii,  50. 
Paradise  on  earth,  ii,  30,  59. 
Pardon,  sufficiency  of  it,  ii,  85;  and  confession,  i,  131;  and 
strength  from  Christ,  iii,  24;  bought  at  a  dear  price,  iii,  4: 
and  sanctification  by  faith,  i,  9,  ii,  90;  brought  to   our 
senses,  iii,  11. 
Parents  and  children,  i,  113,  114;  convey  not  grace,  i,  99. 
Passover,  Christ  is  ours,  ii,  155. 
Passions,  see  Christ,  Sufferings,  Anger,  Love. 
Patience  under  afflictions,  i,  5,  129,  ii,  109;  of  God  producing 

repentance,  ii,  74, 105. 
Peace  of  conscience,  ii,  57;  and  contention,  i,  130;  See  Com 

fort,  Jov. 
Perfections  of  God,  ii,  166-169. 
Preservins  srace,  i,  26,  22,  48,  51, 128. 
Person  of  Christ  slorious  and  gracious,  i,  75,  ii,  47. 
Persecution,  courage  under  it,  i,  14. 
Pharisee  and  publican,  i,  131. 
Pilgrimage  of  the  saints,  ii,  53. 

Pleasures  of  a  good  conscience,  ii,  57;  of  relision,  ii,  30,  59; 
sinful  forsaken,  ii,  10,  11;  their  vanity  and  danger,  ii,  101. 
Poverty  of  spirit,  i,  102,  127. 
Power  of  God,  i,  86;  and  wisdom  in  Christ  crucified,  ii,  126, 

iii,  10;  and  soodness  of  God  awful,  i,  42,  ii,  80. 
Praise  imperfect  on  earth,  ii,  5;  for  daily  protection  and  pre- 
servation, ii,  6,  7,  8;  from  angels,  ii,  27;  from  the  creation, 
ii,  71;  to  the  Redeemer,  ii,  5,  21;  29,  35,  70;  to  the  Trinity, 
iii,  26-41;  for  creation,  and  redemption,  ii,  35. 
Prayer  and  praise,  i,  1,  for  deliverance  answered,  i,  30. 
Preaching,  baptism,  and  the  Lord's  supper,  ii,  140. 
Predestination,  see  Election. 
Preparation  for  death,  i,  27;  see  Death. 
Presumption  and  despair,  i,  115,  ii,  156,  157. 
Presence  of  God  in  worship,  ii,  45;  light  in  darkness,  ii,  54; 
in  death,  i,  19,  ii,  31,49;  iii,  14;  in  life  and  death,  ii,  117;  or 
absence  of  Christ,  ii,  50;  of  Christ  in  worship,  i,  66,  ii,  15, 
16,  iii,  15;  of  God  our  life,  ii,  93,  94,  100. 
Preservation  of  this  world,  ii,  13;  of  our  graces,  i,  51,  of  our 

lives,  ii,  6,  7,8,  19. 
Pride  and  humility,  i,  1 1, 12, 127. 

Priesthood  Levitical  ending  in  Christ,  ii,  12;  of  Christ,  ii,  118. 
Prodigal  repenting,  i,  123. 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Profit  and  unprofitableness,  i,  118,  ii,  165. 

Promised  Messiah  born,  i,  60,  107. 

Promises  of  the  covenant,  i,  9,  39, 107;  see  Scripture,  and 
truth  of  God  unchangeable,  i.  129;  our  security,  ii,  40, 
60,  69. 

Prophecies  and  types  of  Christ,  i,  135;  and  inspiration,  ii,  150. 

Prosperity  and  adversity  i,  5;  vain,  ii,  56,  101. 

Protection  from  spiritual  enemies,  ii,  82;  of  the  church,  i,  8, 
22,  28;  see  Church. 

Providence,  ii,  46;  executed  by  Christ,  i,  1;  over  afflictions 
and  death,  i,  83,  its  darkness,  ii,  109;  prosperous  and  afflic- 
tive, i,  5. 

Provisions,  see  Gospel,  Lord's  Table. 

Public  ordinances,  see  Worship. 

Publican  and  Pharisee,  i,  131. 

Punishment  for  sin,  see  Hell,  i,  100, 118. 

RACE,  Christian,  i,  48,  ii,  53. 
Reason  feeble,  ii,  87;  carnal,  humbled,  i,  11,  12. 
Recovery  from  sickness,  i,  55. 
Reconciliation  to  God  in  Christ,  ii,  148. 
Redemption  in  Christ,  i,  97,  98,  ii,  78;  and  protection,  ii,  82; 

by  price,  iii,  4;  and  by  power,  ii,  29;  see  Christ. 
Regeneration,  i,  So,  ii,  130;  see  Election,  Adoption,  Sanctifi- 

cation. 
Religion  neglected,  ii,  32;  vain  without  love,  i,  134;  Chris- 
tianity, the  excellency  of  it,  ii,  131;  revealed,  see  Gospel, 
Scripture. 
Remembrance  of  Christ,  iii,  6. 
Repenting  prodigal,  i,  123. 

Repentance  from  God's  goodness  and  patience,  ii,  74,  105; 
and  humiliation,  1,87;  at  the  cross  of  Christ,  ii,  9,  106;  and 
impenitence,  ii,  125;  gives  joy  to  heaven,  i,  101. 
Resignation,  see  Submission. 

Resurrection,  i,  6,ii,  102,  110;  see  Death.  Christ,  Heaven. 
Retirement  and  meditation,  i,  122. 
Returns  and  backslidings,  ii,  20. 
Revelation  of  Christ,  see  Gentile,  Gospel. 
Revenge  and  love,  i,  140. 
Rich  sinner  dying,  i,  24,  ii,  56. 
Riches,  their  vanity,  ii,  56,  101. 

Righteousness  and  strength  in  Christ,  i,  84,  85,  97,  98;  of 
Christ  valuable,  i,  109,  our  robe,  i,  7,20;  and  self-righteous- 
ness, i,  131;  our  own  insufficient,  ii,  154. 
SABBATH  delightful,  ii,  14. 
Sacrament,  see  Baptism,  Lord's  Supper. 
Sacrifice  of  Christ,  ii,  142;  and  intercession,  ii,  118. 
Safety  of  the  Church,  i,  8,  ii,  64,92. 
Saints,  see  Church,  Spiritual,  God  their  avenger,  ii,  115;  and 
hypocrites,  i,  136,  140;  their  example,  ii,  140;  characters 
of  them,  i,  143;  in  the  land  of  Christ,  i.  138;  security,  ii,  64; 
beloved  in  Christ,  54;  adopted,  i,  64;  death  and  burial,  ii,  3; 
in  glory,  i,  40,  41;  communion,  iii,  2. 
Salvation,  ii,  88;  of  the  worst  of  sinners,  i,  104;  by  grace, 
111;  in  Christ,  i,  137;  see  Christ,  Cross,  Grace,  Heaven, 
Light,  Redeem,  Righteousness. 
Sanctification,  Justification,  and  glory,  i,  3;  and  pardon,  i,  9; 

through  faith,  ii,  90. 
Satan  and  Christ  at  enmity,  i,  107;  his  various  temptations, 

ii,  156,  157;  conquered  by  Christ,  ii,  89;  see  Devil. 
Scripture,  i,  53,  ii .  119;  see  Gospel, 
Bea  under  the  dominion  of  God,  ii,  70. 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Sealing  and  witnessing  Spirit,  i,  144. 

Secure  and  awakened  sinner,  i,  115. 

Security  in  the  promises,  ii,  40,  60,  69. 

Seeking  after  Christ,  i.  67,  71. 

Self-righteousness,  i,  131;  insufficient,  ii,  154. 

Sense  assisting  our  faith,  ii,  141. 

Sensual  delights  dangerous,  ii,  10,  11,48. 

Serpent  brazen,  i,  112. 

Shepherd,  Christ  and  his  pastures,  i,  67. 

Shortness,  frailty  and  misery  of  life,  ii,  32,  39,  58. 

Sickness  and  recovery,  i,  55. 

Sight  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the  world,  ii,  41;  of  Christ  beatific, 
ii,  16,  75;  and  faith,  i,  110,  120,  ii,  129, 145;  of  Christ  makes 
death  easy,  iii,  14. 

Simeon's  song,  i,  19,  iii,  14. 

Sinai  and  Sion,  ii,  152. 

Sincerity  and  hypocrisy,  i.  136. 

Sin  the  cause  of  Christ's  death,  ii,  81;  and  misery  banished 
from  heaven,  i,  105,  ii,  86;  original,  i,  57;  pardoned  and 
subdued,  i,  9,  104,  ii,  90;  in  dwelling,  i,  115;  its  power,  i, 
115,  ii,  85;  the  ruin  of  angels  and  men.  ii,  24;  custom  in  it, 
ii,  160;  folly,  madness,  and  distemper  of  it,  ii,  153;  convic- 
tion of  it  by  the  law,  i,  115:  against  the  law  and  gospel,  i, 
118;  crucified,  i,  106;  deceitfulness  of  it,  ii,  150. 

Sinning  and  repenting,  ii,  20. 

Sinful  pleasures  forsaken,  ii,  10,  11. 

Sinner,  the  vilest  saved,  i,  104;  and  saint's  death,  ii,  2,  3,  52; 
invited  to  Christ,  i,  127;  excluded  heaven,  i,  104,  105;  his 
death  terrible,  i,  91,  ii,  2. 

Sloth  spiritual  complained  of.  ii,  25. 

Society  in  heaven  blessed,  ii,  53. 

Son  equal  with  the  Father,  ii,  51;  see  Christ. 

Sons  of  God,  i.  64,  143;  elect  and  new-born,  i,  54. 

Song  of  Angels,  i,  3;  of  Simeon,  i,  19,  iii.  14;  of  Zacharias,  i, 
50;  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb,  i,  49,  56;  of  Hezekiah,  i,  55,  of 
Solomon  paraphrased,  i,  66.  78;  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  60. 

Sorrow,  see  Kepentance,  comfort  under  it,  ii,  50,  69;  for  the 
dead,  relieved,  ii,  3. 

Sovereignty,  i,  86;  see  Grace,  Election,  God. 

Souls  separate,  see  Death,  Heaven,  Hell. 

Spirit  breathed  after,  i,  74,  ii,  34;  water  and  blood,  iii,  9; 
his  offices,  ii,  133;  witnessing:  and  sealing,  i,  144;  its  fruits, 
i,  102. 

Spiritual  enemies,  deliverance,  i,  47,  ii,  65,  82;  warfare,  ii, 
77;  pilgrimage,  ii,  53;  apparel,  i,  7,  20;  race,i,  48;  sloth  and 
dulness,  ii.  25,  34:  joy,  ii,  73, 75;  meat,  drink,  and  clothing, 
i,  7;  food,  see  Feast. 

State  of  nature  and  grace,  i,  104. 

Storm,  see  ThunderT 

Strength  from  heaven,  i,  15, 32, 48;  righteousness  and  pardon 
in  Christ,  i,  84,  85,  iii,  24. 

Submission  and  deliverance,  i,  129;  to  afflictions,  i,5,  ii,  109. 

Success  ot  the  gospel,  i,  11,  12,  119,  ii,  144. 

Sufferings  for  Christ,  i,  102,  see  Christ. 

Supper  of  the  Lord  instituted,  iii,  1;  baptism  and  preaching, 
ii,  141. 

Support  under  trials,  ii,  50,  G5. 

Sympathy  of  Christ,  i,  125. 

TABLE  of  the  Lord,  see  Lord. 
Temptations,  hope  under  them,  i,  "9;  of  the  world,  ii,  101; 
of  the  devil,  ii,  65;156.157;  and  desertion  complained  of  ii,l63. 


INDEX  TO  THE  HYMNS. 

Tempted,  Christ's  compassion  to  them,  i,  125. 

Terrors  of  death  to  the  unconverted,  i,  91. 

Testament  new  in  the  blood,  of  Christ, iii,  3. 

Thanksgivings  for  victory,  ii,  111;  for  mercies,  ii,  116;  na- 
tional ii,  1. 

Throne  of  Grace,  see  Grace. 

Thunderer,  God,  ii,  62. 

Time  redeemed,  i,  88;  ours,  and  eternity  God's  ii, 67. 

Tree  of  life,  iii,  8;  and  river  of  love,  iii,  20. 

Trinity  praised,  iii,  26-41. 

Trials  on  earth,  and  hope  of  heaven,  ii,  63. 

Triumph  over  death,  i,6,  ii,  110;  of  faith  in  Christ, i,  14;  at  a 
feast,  iii,  21;  of  Christ  over  our  enemies,  i,  82. 

Trust,  see  Faith. 

Truth  and  promises  of  God  unchangeable,  i,  139;  ii,  60, 69. 

Types,  ii,  12;  and  prophecies  of  Christ,  ii,  135. 

VAIN  prosperity,  ii,  56, 101. 
Value  of  Christ  and  his  righteousuess,  i,  109. 

Vanity  and  mortality  of  man,  i",  82;  of  youth,  i,  89,  90,  of  the 
creatures,  ii,  146. 

Victory,  a  thanksgiving  for  ii,  ii,  111;  over  death,  i,  17;  sin 
and  sorrow,  i,  14;  of  Christ  over  Satan,  i,  58,  ii,  89;  see 
enemiis. 

Virtues  Christian,  ii,  161;  see  Holiness,  Love,  Saints,  Spi- 
ritual. 

Unbelief  and  faith,  i,  1C0,  ii.  125;  punished,  i,  118. 

Uncharitableness  and  charity,  i,  126. 

Unconverted  state,  ii,  159;  death  terrible  to  them,  i,91. 

Unfruitful  ness,  ii,  165. 

Unsanctified  affections,  ii,  165. 

Unseen  things,  faith  in  them,  i,  120. 

WANDERING  affections, ii, 20;  thoughts  in  worship, i,  37. 
Warfare,  Christian,  ii,  77. 

Water,  the  spirit,  and  the  blood,  iii,  9. 

Weak  saints  encouraged  by  Christ,  i,  125;  by  the  church, 
i,  126. 

Weakness  our  own,  and  Christ  our  strength,  i,  15. 

Wisdom  and  power  of  God,  in  Christ  crucified,  iii,  10;  carnal 
humbled,  i,  11,  12. 

Witnessing  and  sealing  Spirit,  i,  144. 

Word  of  God,  i,  53;  preached,  i,  10, 119;  see  Gospel  Scripture. 

World,  crucifixion  to  it  by  the  cross,  iii,  7;  the  temptations 
of  it.  ii,  101;  its  end,  ii,  164;  mortification  to  it  by  the  sight 
of  God,  ii,  41;  its  creation,  ii,  147;  and  preservation,  ii,  13. 

Worship  of  heaven  humble,  ii,  68;  profitable,  ii,  123;  con- 
descended to  by  God,  ii.  35;  Christ  present  at  it,  i,  66,  ii, 
15,  16,  iii,  15;  accepted  through  Christ,  ii,  36,  37;  formality 
in  it   i,  136;  delightful,  ii,  14,  15,  16,  42. 

Wrath  and  mercy  of  God,  i,  42,  ii,  80;  sec  God,  Hell. 

YOKE  of  Christ  easy,  i,  J27. 
Youth,  its  vanities,  i,  89,  90;  advised,  i,  91. 
ZACHARIAS'  sons,  and  John's  message,  i,  50. 
Zeal  in  the  Christian  race,  i,  48,  ii,   J29;  and  love,i,  14; 
for  the  gospel,  i,  103,  ii,  3;  the  want  of  it,  ii.  25;  against 
sin,  ii,  106;  for  God,  ii,  116. 
Zion,  her  glory  and  defence,  ii,  64;  see  Church. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS, 
TO  SELECT  HYMNS. 


ADAM,  the  first  and  second,  19. 
Anxious  inquiry,  116. 
Awakening,  117. 
Affliction  sanctified,  119. 
Accepted  time,  116. 
Apostacy,  198. 
Ascension,  213. 

BELIEVER  encouraged,  96  — happy,  101. 
Bartimeus,  102. 
Better  world  in  prospect,  158. 
Blessing  without,  163. 

CHRISTIAN  soldier,  98.  race.  130.  warfare,  131.  spiritu 
al  voyage,  1U2.  temptation,  a  proof  of  God's  fidelity,  133. 
request.  f3.5.  travelers,  141  and  142.  union,  150.  confer- 
ence, 174.  encouraged,  205. 

Choice,  happy,  111. 

Chariot.  248. ' 

Christ,  head  of  church,  14.  union  to,  31.  communion  with. 
33.  security  of  his  sheep,  36.  at  the  door,  47.  nativity,  59. 
riches  of,  62.  incarnation,  64,  65.  message  cf,  66.  humili- 
ation and  exaltation,  67,  68.  intercession,  69,  70,  71.  a 
friend.  72.  coronation,  73.  life  and  light,  74,75.  righteous- 
ness, 76.  Saviour,  77.  shepherd,  78.  way,  50.  all,"  8J.  on 
cross,  83.  description  of,  84,  85.  86.  longing  for,  87.  the 
sinner's  refuse,  146,  the  ship  head,  178.  not  ashamed  of, 
200,  dying,  &e.,  207.  praise  to,  211.  crucified,  214.  a  guide 
to  glory.  226. 

Cross,  looking  at,  120.  bearing,  126. 

Concert,  monthly,  193. 

Communion,  33." 

Confidence  in  the  Lord,  122,  123.  looking  beyond  present 
appearances,  124. 

Church  on  earth  and  heaven  the  same,  231. 

Conversion,  praise  for,  197. 

DEATH,  preparation  for,  225.  of  a  sister,  232.  triumph 
over,  233.  of  the  righteous,  234.  judgment,  237. 
Dawning,  latter  dav,  195. 
Delight  in  God,  103. 
Difficulties  in  the  way  of  duties,  199. 
Dedication  of  a  church,  159. 
Dismission,  170. 
Day  spring,  194. 

ENCOURAGEMENT  to  the  Christian,  205. 
Election.  27. 
Eternity,  joyful  and  tremendous,  223  —  230. 
Exultation,  157. 

End  of  the  year,  reflections  on,  229. 
Evening  twilight,  175.  hymn,  217. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 

FAITH,  93.  in  Christ,  94.  triumphant,  95.  connected  with 
salvation,  97,  review  and  expectation,  168. 
Fortitude,  98. 
Fear  not,  127. 

Forms,  vain  without  religion,  162. 
Funeral  hymn,  236,  237, 235,  234,  233  and  232. 

GOD,  supreme,  1.  infinite,  2.  incomprehensible,  3.  sove- 
reignty, 4.  exaltation,  5.  loving  kindness,  6.  mercy,  7. 
grace,  8.  goodness,  9  and  11.  wisdom,  10.  power,  18.  close 
walk  with,  34.  refuge,  134.  nearness  to,  145. 
Gospel,  hope  from,  20.  jubilee,  24.  trumpet  of,  26.  feast,'209. 
Gratitude,  15  and  16. 
Grace,  free,  25.  distinguishing,  38,  39.  salvation  by,  40.  and 

glory,  196. 
Glorious  mystery,  157.  things  of  Zion  spoken,  180. 

HARD  heart  lamented,  152. 
Heaven  longed  for,  151.  sanctified,  172  — 202.  supreme- 
ly durable,  218.  perpetual,  252. 

Heavenly  country,  140. 

Hell,  the  sinner's  own  place,  249. 

Holiness,  desired,  28. 

Hope,  rejoicing  in,  63.  of  believer,  109,  115.  of  an  immortal 
crown,  235. 

Holy  city,  204. 

Humiliation  and  exaltation,  67,  68. 

INCREASE  of  the  church  promised,  181. 
Israel,  restoration  of,  192. 
Invitations  of  the  gospel,  206.  to  Christ,  46,  47, 48*  50,  51, 52< 

55,  56. 
Intercession,  69,  70,  9L 
Infinite,  2. 
Incomprehensible,  3. 
Imperfect,  100. 
I  would  not  live  alway,  227. 

JUBILEE,  24  — 25. 
Judgment,  final  sentence,   238  —  239,  240.  day  of,  24L 
the  last,  242  —  243.  a  day  of  wrath,  245.  awful  doom  of 
the  sinner  at  the,  244.  last  account,  247. 

KINGDOM  of  Christ,  68. 
Knowledge,  imperfect,  100. 

LOVE,  eternal,  27.  pardoning,  32.  to  Christ,  105,  106.  to 
brethren,  101.  pleasures  of,  110.  to  the  church,  171. 
Leper  healed,  35. 
Life's  pleasures,  89. 
Lord  will  provide,  155. 
Lovest  tiiou  me,  104,  108. 
Loving  kindness,  6. 
Land  promise,  250. 

MAN,  fall  of,  19,  10,  21. ' 
Mercy,  181.  sent,  143  and  144. 
Meekness,  112. 
Missionary  meetings,  180,  182,  183, 185,  186.  farewell,  190; 

associations,  191. 
Mission  to  Palestine*  187. 
Morning  hymn,  216. 
Mercies,  divine  in  succession,  221  —  222 
Midnight  cry,  224. 
Mysteries  of  Providence,  13*  17« 


N 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 
EW  and  living  way,  248. 


PROVIDENCE,  12.  mysteries  of,  13  and  17. 
Penitent,  114. 
Promises,  precious,  54. 
Pilgrim's  song,  82.  lot,  129.  farewell.  203. 
Prayer  answered  by  crosses,  137.  importunate,  167   benefit 
of,  215. 

REFLECTIONS  on  the  end  of  the  year,  229. 
Rising  to  God,  138. 
Resolution,  grateful,  212. 
Redemption,  29.  wonders  of,  208. 
Resolve,  successful,  164. 
Remember  me,  88. 
Revival  praved  for,  184. 
Repentance,  113,  114,  115. 
Redeemer,  praise  to,  210. 
Restoration  of  Israel,  192. 

SAINT,  afflicted,  53.  happy  in  God,  220. 
Star  of  Bethlehem,  44. 
Salvation,  free,  2.5.  method  of,  37  —  43. 
Sanctified  afflictions,  119. 
Sovereignty.  4. 
Sinner's"  refuge,  146. 
Sin,  original, 19.  bewailed,  125. 
Sinner,  weighed,  41.  saved,  42.  invited,  46  —  49  —  50  —  51  — 

52  —  55  —  56.  welcome  to  Christ,  48.  — warned,  58  —  60  — 

61.  return  to  Christ,  121. 
Scriptures,  inspiration  of,  22.  excellence, 23. 
Saviour  found,  149.  merit,  154.  ascension,  213. 
Supplication,  169. 
Spirit,  grieved,  57.  influences,  90,  91,  92. 

TEMPTATIONS  of  the  Christian,  153. 
Triumph  over  death,  233.  final,  246 
Trumpet.  26. 
Teacher's  hymn,  179. 
Thief,  converted,  30. 
Time  and  eternitv,  228. 
Trust,  and  not  afraid,  128. 


U 


NION,  150. 


WAY  to  Canaan,  79.  way  to  Christ.  80.  ways  of  God, 
99.  way  God  has  led  me  on,  139.  to  Zion,  153. 
Watchfulness  and  prayer,  136. 
Watchman,  189. 

World  unsanctified,  147.  we  have  not  seen,  253. 
Worship,  pleasures  of  social,  160.  humble,  161. 
Wept  over  the  city,  165. 
Welcome  to  Christian  friends,  201. 
Wisdom  of  redeeming  time,  219. 
Wheat  and  tares,  251. 

yiON  encouraged,  188. 


THE 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


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PSALM  1.  C.  Iff. 

The  Way  and  End  of  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

I  LESS 'D  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
Where  sinners  love  to  meet ; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat : 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
Has  placed  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

y  3  [He,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind 
By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state.] 

e  4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 
Shall  his  profession  shine ; 
While  fruits  of  holiness  appear 
Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

u  5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust : 
What  vain  designs  they  form ! 

—    Their  hopes  are  blown  away, like  dust 
Or  chaff  before  the  storm. 

u  6  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 
Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ,  the  Judge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

7  His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread, 
His"  heart  approves  it  well ; 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

PSALM  1.  S.  M. 

The  Saint  happy,  the  Sinner  miserable. 

1  fT^HE  man  is  ever  bless'd, 

_L    Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways, 
Among  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  ecorner's  place : 

37 


38  PSALMS. 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day. 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live, 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race ; 

They  no  such  blessings  find : 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment  seat, 
Where  all  the  saints,  at  Christ's  right  hand, 
In  full  assembly  meet? 

6  He  knows,  and  he  approves, 

The  way  the  righteous  go : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

PSALM   1.  L.  M. 

The  difference  between  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man,  whose  cautious  feet 
_LJL  Shun  the  broad  way  where  sinners  go ; 
Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 

And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning  light 

Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord ; 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
With  pleasure  pond'ring  o'er  the  word. 

i  3  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green ; 

y    And  heaven  will  shine,  with  kindest  beams, 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

a  4  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  cross'd: 
As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies, 
So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 
u         When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

— 5  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 

In  judgment  with  the  pious  race; 

a     The  dreadful  Judge,  with  stern  command, 
Divides  him  to  a  different  place. 


PSALMS.  39 

"Straight  is  the  way  my  saints  have  trode, 
"I  bless'd  the  path,  and  drew  it  plain: 

"But  you  would  choose  the  crooked  road; 
"  And  down  it  leads  to  endless  pain." 

PSALM  9.     S.  M.     Acts  iv.  24,  &c. 

Christ  Dying,  Rising,  Interceding,  and  Reigning. 

1  [1% /TAKER  and  sovereign  Lord 

_LV_L  Of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word, 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 

2  The  things  so  long  foretold 

By  David,  are  fiiMll'd  ; 

When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  to  slay 
Jesus,  thine  holy  Child.] 

3  Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage, 

And  Jews  with  one  accord, 
Join  all  their  counsels  to  destroy 
Th'  anointed  of  the  Lord ! 

4  Rulers  and  kings  agree 

To  form  a  vain  design ; 
Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite, 
Against  his  Christ  they  join. 

5  The  Lord  derides  their  rage, 

And  will  support  his  throne ; 
He  that  hath  rais'd  him  from  the  dead, 
Hath  own'd  him  for  his  Son. 

PAUSE. 

6  Now  he's  ascended  high, 

To  rule  the  subject  earth ; 
The  merit  of  his  blood  he  pleads, 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 

7  Beneath  his  sov'reign  sway 

The  Gentile  nations  bend ; 
Far  as  the  world's  remotest  bounds 
His  kingdom  shall  extend. 

8  The  nations  that  rebel 

Must  feel  his  iron  rod : 
He'll  vindicate  those  honors  well 
Which  he  receiv'd  from  God. 

9  [Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now, 

And  worship  at  his  throne ; 
With  trembling  joy,  ye  people  bow 
To  God's  exalted  Son. 


40  PSALMS. 

— 10  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 

Ye  perish  on  the  place ; 
e      Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 

For  refuge  to  his  grace.] 

PSALM  2.    C.  M. 

The  same. 

u  1  "TT^HY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
VV    The  Lord's  anointed  Son? 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gospel  down  ] 
— 2  The  Lord  that  sits  above  the  skies, 
Derides  their  rage  below; 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 

3  "I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

"And  raise  him  from  the  dead; 
"  I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
"And  wide  his  kingdom  spread. 

4  "Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 

"The  utmost  heathen  lands: 
"Thy  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 
"The  rebel  that  withstands." 

5  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth; 

'  Obey  th'  anointed  Lord ; 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  birth, 

And  tremble  at  his  word, 
e  6  With  humble  love  address  his  throne ; 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die: 
—    Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone, 

Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

PSALM  2-    L.  M. 

Christ's  Death,  Resurrection,  and  Jlscension. 

1  "TTTHY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage? 

VV    The  Romans  why  their  swords  employ 
Against  the  Lord?  their  powers  engage, 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy  1 

2  "Come,  let  us  break  his  bands,"  they  say; 

"This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws:" 
And  thus  they  cast  his  yoke  away, 
And  nail'd  the  Monarch  to  the  cross. 
u  3  But  God  who  high  in  glory  reigns, 

Laughs  at  their  pride,  their  rage  controls; 
He'll  smite  their  hearts  with  inward  pains. 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls. 


PSALMS.  41 

—4  "  I  will  maintain  the  King  I  made, 
"On  Zion's  everlasting  hill; 
"My  hand  shall  bring  him  from  the  dead, 
"And  he  shall  stand  your  Sovereign  still." 

e  5  [His  wondrous  rising  from  the  earth 

Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known: 
o  The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth; 
—        "This  day  have  I  begot  my  Son. 

6  "Ascend,  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand; 
"There  thou  shalt  ask,  and  I  bestow 
"The  utmost  bounds  of  heathen  land: 
"  To  thee  their  suppliant  tribes  shall  bow."] 

a  7  But  nations  that  resist  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  lifted  rod; 
His  arm  shall  crush  the  impious  race 
That  dare  provoke  th'  avenging  God. 

PAUSE. 

— 8  Now,  ye  that  sit  on  earthly  thrones, 

Be  wise,  and  serve  the  Lord,  the  Lamb; 
Now,  to  his  feet  submit  your  crowns; 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 

i  9  With  humble  love  address  the  Son, 
Lest  he  grow  angry,  and  ye  die : 

a      His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown, 
His  love  gives  life  above  the  sky. 

u  10  His  storms  shall  quell  the  stubborn  foe, 
And  sink  his  honors  in  the  dust: 

e      Happy  the  souls,  their  God  that  know 
And  make  his  grace  their  only  trust. 

PSALM  3.     C.  M. 

Doubts  and  fears  suppressed;  or,  God  our  defence  from  sin 

and  Satan. 

Q      1  1\/TY  Gcd,  how  many  are  my  fears  ; 
1VJ_  How  fast  my  foes  increase ; 
Conspiring  my  eternal  death> 
They  break  my  present  peace. 

a      2  The  lying  tempter  would  persuade 
There's  no  relief  in  heaven, 
And  all  my  growing  sins  appear 
Too  great  to  be  forgiven. 

3  But  thou,  my  glory  and  my  strength, 
Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread ; 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threat'ning  guilt 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 


42  PSALMS. 

b  4  [I  cried,  and  from  his  holy  hill 
He  bow'd  a  list'ning  ear ; 
I  call'd  my  Father,  and  my  God, 
And  he  subdu'd  my  fear. 
5  He  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes. 
In  spite  of  all  my  foes ; 
I  woke  and  wonder'd  at  the  grace 
That  guarded  my  repose.] 
u  6  What  tho'  the  hosts  of  death  and  hell 
All  arm'd  against  me  stood : 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul ; 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 
e  7  Arise,  O  Lord,  fulfil  thy  grace, 
While  I  thy  glory  sing: 
My  God  hath  broke  the  serpent's  teeth, 
And  death  hath  lost  his  sting. 

0  8  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs; 

His  arm  alone  can  save : 
Blessings  attend  thy  people  here, 
And  reach  beyond  the  grave. 

PSALM  3.    v.  1—5,  8.    L.  M. 

A  Morning  Psalm. 

1  /~\  LORD,  how  many  are  my  foes, 

yj  In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood  ! 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose ; 

But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 
i  2  Tir'd  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

To  thee  I  rais'd  an  evening  cry ; 
Thou  heardst  when  I  began  to  pray, 

And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 
— 3  Supported  by  thine  heavenly  aid, 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept  secure ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 

Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more, 
e  4  But  God  sustain'd  me  all  the  night; 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong: 
He  rais'd  my  head  to  see  the  light, 

And  makes  his  praise  my  morning  song. 

PSALM  4-    v.  1—7.    L.  M. 

Hearing  of  prayer;  or,  God   our  Portion,  and  Christ  our 
Hope. 

1  /~\  GOD  of  grace  and  righteousness, 
v_/  Hear  and  attend  when  I  complain  : 
Thou  hast  enlarg'd  me  in  distress  ; 
Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 


PSALMS.  43 

2  Ye  sons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try 
To  turn  my  glory  into  shame: 
i      How  long  will  scoffers  love  to  lie, 

And  dare  reproach  my  Saviour's  name! 

— 3  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  saints 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  beside  ; 

i       He  hears  and  pities  their  complaints, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  that  died. 

— 4  When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  thousand  works  of  righteousness, 

o      "We  put  our  trust  in  God  alone, 

And  glory  in  his  pard'ning  grace. 

—5  Let  the  unthinking  many  say, 

i  "  Who  will  bestow  some  earthly  good  ?" 

—  But,  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  we  pray; 

Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food, 
y  6  Then  shall  my  cheerful  powers  rejoice 

—  At  grace  divine,  and  love  so  great: 
Nor  will  I  change  my  happy  choice, 

For  all  their  wealth  and  boasted  state. 

PSALM  4-     v.  3—5,  8.     C.  M. 

An  Evening  Psalm. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray ; 
JU  I  am  forever  thine ; 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 
i  2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 
From  cares  and  bus'ness  free, 
'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed, 
With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 
— 3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 
4  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace, 
Fll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

PSALM  5.     C  M. 

For  the  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

1  "T  ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
JLrf  My  voice  ascending  high ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye : 


44  PSALMS. 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  has  gone, 
To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting,  at  his  Father's  throne, 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

a  3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 
The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

e  4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

— 5  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet, 
In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

PAUSE. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  my  feet  astray ; 
They  flatter  with  a  base  design, 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dust, 

,And  all  his  plots  destroy; 
While  those  that  in  thy  mercy  trust, 
For  ever  shout  for  joy. 

8  The  men  that  love  and  fear  thy  name, 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfilled : 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favor,  as  a  shield. 

PSALM    6      C.  M. 

Complaint  in  Sickness;  or,  Diseases  healed. 

1  T  N  anger,  Lord,  do  not  chastise, 
X  Withdraw  the  dreadful  storm ; 
Nor  let  thy  awful  wrath  arise 
Against  a  feeble  worm. 

u  2  My  soul  bow'd  down  with  heavy  cares, 
My  flesh  with  pain  oppress 'd  ; 
My  couch  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
My  tears  forbid  my  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  grief  wear  out  my  days : 
I  waste  the  night  with  cries, 
And  count  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
Till  the  slow  morning  rise. 


PSALMS.  45 

4  Shall  I  be  still  tormented  more? 
My  eyes  consumed  with  gTief  ? 
How  long,  my  God,  how  long  before 
Thine  hand  affords  relief  ? 
— 5  He  hears  his  mourning  children  speak, 
He  pities  all  our  groans  ; 
He  saves  us  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 
e  6  The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word, 

Restores  our  fainting  breath ; 
a      For  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord, 
Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 

PSALM  6-    L.  M. 

Temptations  in  sickness   Overcome. 

1  T  ORD,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes, 

JLd  When  thou  with  kindness  dost  chastise: 
But  thy  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear, 
O  let  it  not  against  me  rise ! 

2  Pity  my  languishing  estate, 

And  ease  the  sorrows  that  I  feel  ; 
The  wounds  thine  heavy  hand  hath  made, 
O  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal ! 

3  See  how  in  sighs  I  pass  my  days, 

And  waste  in  groans  the  weary  night ; 
My  bed  is  water 'd  with  my  tears ; 
My  grief  consumes,  and  dims  my  sight. 

4  Look  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn ! 

How  long.  Almighty  God,  how  long? 
"When  shall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ? 
When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song ! 

5  I  feel  my  flesh  so  near  the  grave, 

My  thoughts  are  tempted  to  despair  : 
But  graves  can  never  pra.'se  the  Lord, 
For  all  is  dust  and  silence  there. 

6  Depart  ye  tempters,  from  my.  soul, 

And  all  despairing  thoughts  depart ; 
My  God,  who  hears  my  humble  moan. 
Will  ease  my  flesh  and  cheer  my  heart. 

PSALM    7.     C.  M. 

God's  care  of  his  People,  and  punishment  of  Persecutors. 

1    l\/rY  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend, 
1VJL  My  hope  in  thee,  rav  God : 
o      Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  that  seek  my  blood. 


46  PSALMS. 

i  2  With  insolence  and  fury  they 
My  soul  in  pieces  tear, 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey, 
When  no  deliverer's  near. 

— 3  If  e'er  my  pride  provok'd  them  first, 
Or  once  abus'd  my  foe, 
Then  let  them  tread  my  life  to  dust, 
And  lay  my  honor  low. 
i  4  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 
I  know  thy  piercing  eyes  ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 
o  5  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand, 
Their  pride  and  power  control ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 

PAUSE. 

— 6  [Let  sinners,  and  their  wicked  rage, 
Be  humbled  to  the  dust  : 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  just] 

7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reins, 

He  will  defend  th'  upright : 

His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 

Against  the  sons  of  spite. 

8  Tho'  leagu'd  in  guile,  their  malice  spread 

A  snare  before  my  way, 
Their  mischiefs  on  their  impious  head, 
His  vengeance  shall  repay.] 

a  9  That  cruel,  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword  : 

o      Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grace 
And  justice  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM   §.     S.  M. 

God's  Sovereignty'  and  Goodness;  and  Man's  Dominion 
over  the  Creatures. 

1  f~\  LORD,  our  heavenly  King, 
KJ  Thy  name  is  all  divine ; 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 

I  raise  my  wondering  eyes, 
And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies  : 


PSALMS.  47 

3  When  I  survey  the  stars, 

And  all  their  shining  forms, 
Lord,  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing, 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms! 

4  Lord,  what  is  worthless  man, 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so! 
u      Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  plac'd, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

— 5  Thine  honors  crown  his  head, 

While  beasts,  like  slaves,  obey, 
And  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  wings, 

And  fish  that  cleave  the  sea. 
e  6  How  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 

And  wondrous  are  thy  ways ; 
o      Of  dust  and  worms  thy  power  can  frame 

A  monument  of  praise. 
— 7  [From  mouths  of  feeble  babes 

And  sucklings  thou  canst  draw 
Surprising  honors  to  thy  name, 

And  strike  the  world  with  awe. 

8  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine : 
u      Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine.] 

PSALM  8-     C.  M. 

Christ's  Condescension  and  Glorification;  or,  God  made 
Man. 

1  f~\  LORD,  our  Lord, how  wondrous  great 
V7  Is  thine  exalted  name! 
o      The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

— 2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 
The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
And  shining  stars,  that  grace  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light : 

i   3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 
Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  love  his  nature  so  ! 

4  That  thy  eternal  Son  should  bear 
To  take  a  mortal  form ; 
u      Made  lower  than  his  angels  are, 
To  save  a  dying  worm ! 


48  PSALMS. 

— 5  [Yet  while  he  liv'd  on  earth  unknown, 
And  men  would  not  adore, 
Behold  obedient  nature  own 
o         His  godhead  and  his  power. 

u  6  The  waives  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet ; 
And  fish,  at  his  command, 
Bring  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net; 
Bring  tribute  to  his  hand. 

7  These  lesser  glories  of  the  Son, 
Shone  through  the  fleshy  cloud; 
a      Now  we  behold  him  on  his  throne, 
And  men  confess  him  God.] 

e  8  Let  him  with  majesty  be  crown'd 
Who  bow'd  his  head  to  death; 

0  And  his  eternal  honors  sound, 

From  all  things  that  have  breath. 

i  9  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name ! 
u     The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 

Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 

PSALM   §.     First  Part.  L.  M. 

Verse  1,  2,  paraphrased. 
The  Ho s anna  of  the  Children;  or,  Infants  praising  God 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 

JTjL  Thro'  the  wide  earth  thy  name  is  spread 
u     And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 

O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made. 

— 2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 

Their  sounding  notes  of  honor  raise ; 
i      And  babes  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
o         Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground; 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 
e  4  Children  amidst  thy  temple  throng, 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face ; 
The  son  of  Da.vid  is  their  song, 
And  loud  hosannas  fill  the  place, 
a  5  The  frowning  scribes  and  angry  priests 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  bring: 
Revenge  sits  silent  in  their  breasts,  > 
o         While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  King. 


PSALMS.  49 

PSALM  8-  Second  Part.     L.    M. 

Verse  3,  &x.  paraphrased. 

Adam  and  Christ,  Lords  of  the  old  and  new  Creation. 

i  1  T  OR  D,  what  was  man,  when  made  at  first: 
I  J  Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust; 

That  thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  race, 

But  just  below  an  angel's  place] 
2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 

And  make  him  lord  of  all  below ; 

Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 

And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet? 
e  3  But  O !  what  brighter  glories  wait 

To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state ! 
o      What  honors  shall  thy  Son  adorn, 

Who  condescended  to  be  born'? 
i  4  See  him  below  his  angels  made ; 
u      Behold  him  number'd  with  the  dead ! 
—    To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin: 
o      But  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine. 
u  5  The  world  to  come,  redeem 'd  from  all 

The  mis'ries  that  attend  the  fall, 

New  made  and  glorious,  shall  submit 

At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

PSALM  9.     First  Part.     C  M. 
Wrath  and  Mercy  from  the  Judgment  Seat. 

1  "TTTITHrny  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song, 

V  V    Thy  wonders  I  '11  proclaim ; 
Thou  sovereign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame. 

2  I'll  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace; 

My  God  prepares  his  throne, 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  oppress'd ; 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 
i  4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 
In  thine  abundant  grace; 
For  thou  hast  ne'er  forsook  the  just, 
Who  humbly  seek  thy  face. 
o  5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 
Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  executes  his  threat'ning  word, 
Whose  works  his  grace  fulfil. 
3 


50  PSALMS. 

PSALM  9.     Second  part.     C.  M. 

Verse  12. 

The  Wisdom  and  Equity  of  Providence. 

1  TT7HEN  the  great  Judge ,  supreme  and  just, 
VV    Shall  once  inquire  for  blood ; 
The  humble  souls,  that  mourn  in  dust, 
Shall  rind  a  faithful  God. 
e  2  He,  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death, 
Does  his  own  children  raise : 
In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheerful  breath, 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

3  His  foes  shall  fall,  with  heedless  feet, 

Into  the  pit  they  made; 
And  sinners  perish  in  the  net 
That  their  own  hands  have  spread. 

4  Thus,  by  thy  judgment,  mighty  God, 

Are  thy  deep  counsels  known; 

When  men  of  mischief  are  destroy'd 

In  snares  that  were  their  own. 


— 5  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell ; 
Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  thee,  or  rebel 
Against  thy  known  commands. 
6  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought, 
And  wait,  and  long  complain; 
Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 
Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain, 
e  7  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat/ 

To  judge  and  save  the  poor ; 
u      Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 
8  Thy  thunder  shall  affright  the  proud 
And  put  their  hearts  to  pain ; 
Make  them  confess  that  thou  art  God, 
u         And  they  but  feeble  men.] 

PSALM   10-     C.  M. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Saints  saved;  or,  Pride,    Atheism   and 

Oppression  punished. 

For  a  day  of  humiliation. 

u  1  TT7"HY  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far? 
VV    And  why  conceal  his  face, 
When  great  calamities  appear, 
And  times  of  deep  distress? 


PSALMS.  51 

i  2  Lord,  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 
Thy  justice  and  thy  laws  ! 
Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride, 
And  slight  thy  righteous  cause ) 
3  They  cast  thy  judgments  from  their  sight, 
And  then  insult  the  poor : 
They  boast  in  their  exalted  height, 
That  they  shall  fall  no  more. 
o  4  Arise,  O  God,  lift  up  thine  hand, 
Attend  our  humble  cry ; 
No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand, 
When  God  ascends  on  high. 

PAUSE. 

— 5  Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 
And  say  with  foolish  pride, 
"The  God  of  heaven  will  ne'er  engage 
"To  tight  on  Zion's  side!" 

6  But  thou  forever  art  our  Lord ; 
And  powerful  is  thine  hand , 
As  when  the  heathens  felt  thy  sword, 
And  perish'd  from  thy  land. 

e  7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear ; 

Accept  the  vows  thy  children  pay, 

And  free  thy  saints  from  fear. 

— 8  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress, 
No  more  despise  the  just ; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess, 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust. 

PSALM  11.  L.  M. 

God  loves  the  Righteous,  and  hates  the  Wicked. 

1  l\/rY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love  : 
_LV_L  Why  do  my  foes  insult,  and  cry, 
"  Fly  like  a  timorous  trembling  dove, 
"To  distant  woods  or  mountains  fly]'5 

a  2  If  government  be  once  destroy'd, 

(That  firm  foundation  of  our  peace,) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress  f 

u  3  The  Lord  in  heaven  has  fix'd  his  throne; 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below: 
To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known ; 
His  eyelids  search  our  spirits  through. 


52  PSALMS. 

— i  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far, 

To  prove  their  love  and  try  their  grace, 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  fear! 
His  soul  abhors  their  wicked  ways. 
u  5  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 

Sulphureous  names  of  wasting  death ; 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 
Of  Sodom,  with  his  angry  breath. 

— 6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere ; 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  that  his  own  image  bear. 

PSALM   1%.     L.  M. 

The  Saint's  Safety  and  Hope  in  evil  Times;   or,  Sins  of 
the  Tongue  complained  of,  viz.  Blasphemy,  Falsehood,8(C. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God,  appeir  and  save! 
JUL  For  vice  and  vanity  prevail ; 

The  godly  perish  in  the  grave, 
The  just  depart,  the  faithful  fail. 

2  The  whole  discourse,  when  crowds  are  met, 

Is  rdled  with  trifles,  loose  and  vain ; 
Their  lips  are  flatt'ry  and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3  But  lips,  that  with  deceit  abound, 

Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long: 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
The  flatt'ring  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  "Yet  shall  our  words  be  free,"  they  cry; 

"Our  tongues  shall  be  control'd  by  none: 
"Where  is  the  Lord  will  ask  us  why"? 
"  Or  say  our  lips  are  not  our  own! 

5  The  Lord,  who  sees  the  poor  oppress'd, 

And  hears  th'  oppressor's  haughty  strain, 
o      Will  rise  to  give  his  children  rest, 

Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vain. 

—6  Thy  word,  O  Lord,  tho'  often  try'd, 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear : 
Not  silver  seven  times  purify'd 

From  dross  and  mixture,  shines  so  clear. 

e  7  Thy  grace  shall  in  the  darkest  hour 
Defend  from  danger  and  surprise ; 

a      Though,  when  the  vilest  men  have  power, 
On  every  side  oppressors  rise. 


PSALMS.  53 

PSALM  12.     C.  M. 

Complaint  of  a  general  Corruption  of  Manners;  or,  tk4 
Promise   and   Signs   of   Christ's   coming  to  Judgment. 

1  TTELP,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail, 
XI  Religion  loses  ground  ; 
The  sons  of  violence  prevail, 
And  treacheries  abound. 
a  2  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 
Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part ; 
With  fair  deceitful  lips  they  speak, 
And  with  a  double  heart. 
3  If  we  reprove  some  hateful  lie, 
They  scorn  our  faithful  word : 
—    "Are  not  our  lips  our  own,"  they  cry, 

"And  who  shall  be  our  Lord  ?" 
a  4  Scoffers  appear  on  every  side, 
Where  a  vile  race  of  men 
Is  rais'd  to  seats  of  power  and  pride, 
And  bear  the  sword  in  vain. 

PAUSE. 

5  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound, 
And  blasphemy  grows  bold ; 
When  faith  is  rarely  to  be  found , 
And  love  is   waxing  cold  : 
e  6  Is  not  thy  chariot  hastening  on  ? 
Hast  thou  not  given  the  sign  1 
May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine  1 
— 7  "Yes,"  saith  the  Lord,  "now  will  I  rise, 
"  And  make  oppressors  flee : 
"  I  shall  appear  to  their  surprise, 
"And  set  my  servants  free." 
m  8  Thy  word  like  silver  seven  times  try'd, 
Through  ages  shall  endure : 
The  men  that  in  thy  truth  confide 
Shall  find  thy  promise  sure. 

PSALM  13-    L.  M. 

Pleading  with  God  under  desertion;  or,  Hopeindarkneas. 

u  1  TTOW  long,  O  Lord,  shall  I  complain, 
JLX  Like  one  who  seeks  his  God  in  vain? 
Canst  thou  thy  face  for  ever  hide, 
And  I  still  pray  and  be  denied  ] 
2  Shall  I  forever  be  forgot, 
As  one  whom  thou  regardest  not  ? 


54  PSALMS. 

Still  shall  my  soul  thy  absence  mourn'? 

And  still  despair  of  tny  return  J 
3  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast 

Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  oppress'd'? 

And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe, 

Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low  1 
— 4  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 

Before  my  death  concludes  my  grief; 
a      If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 

1  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 
— 5  How  will  the  powers  of  darkness  boast, 

If  but  one  praying  soul  be  lost ! 
e      But  1  have  trusted  in  tliy  grace, 

And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 
— 6  Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 

Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
o      My  heart  shall  leel  thy  love  and  raise 

My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 

PSALM   13.    C.  M. 

Complaint  under  the  Temptation  of  the  Devil. 

1  TTOW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face? 
XX  My  God,  how  long  delay ! 

When  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away  J 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  laboring  soul 

Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain  1 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control, 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 

3  See  how  the  prince  of  darkness  tries 

All  his  malicious  arts ; 
He  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eyes, 

And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 
e  4  Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield, 

My  soul  in  safety  keep : 
Make  haste  before  mine  eyes  are  seal'd 

In  death's  eternal  sleep. 
5  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud, 

Should  I  become  his  prey ! 
Behold  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud 

To  see  thy  long  delay. 
0  6  But  they  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 

And  Satan  hide  his  head ; 
He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look, 

And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread. 


PSALMS.  55 

e  7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace, 
Whence  all  my  comforts  spring  : 
I  shall  employ  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  thy  salvation  sing. 

PSALM  14.  First  Part.     C.  M. 
By  nature  all  .Men  are  Sinners. 

1  T^OOLS,  in  their  hearts,  believe  and  say, 
_L    "That  all  religion's  vain, 

"There  is  no  God  tnat  reigns  on  high, 
"Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men." 

2  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane, 

Corrupt  ciscourse  proceeds; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds. 

3  The  Lord  from  his  celestial  throne 

Look'd  down  on  things  below, 
To  find  the  man  that  sought  his  grace, 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 

4  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray, 

Their  practice  all  the  same ; 
There's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand, 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 

5  Their  tongues  are  us'd  to  speak  deceit, 

Their  slanders  never  cease ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet, 
Nor  Know  the  paths  of  peace. 

6  Such  seeds  of  sin  (that  bitter  root !) 

In  every  heart  are  found ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
Till  grace*  refine  the  ground. 

PSALM    1 4      Second  Part.     C.  M. 

The  folly  of  Persecutors. 

1  A  RE  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown 
J\.  That  they  the  saints  devour ! 
And  never  worship  at  thy  throne, 

Nor  fear  thine  awful  power ! 

2  Great  God,  appear  to  their  surprise, 

Reveal  thy  dreadful  name; 
Let  them  no  more  thy  wrath  despise, 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame, 
i  3  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just  1 
—        And  yet  our  foes  deride, 

That  we  should  make  thy  name  our  trust: 
Great  God,  confound  their  pride . 


56  PSALMS. 

e  4  O  that  the  joyful  day  was  come 

To  finish  our  distress ! 
o      When  God  shall  bring  his  children  home, 

Our  songs  shall  never  cease. 

PSALM  15.    C.  M. 

Character  of  a  Saint;  or,  a  Citizen  of  Zion;  or,  the  qualifi- 
cations of  a  Christian. 

1  "TT7H0  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 

VV    O  God  of  holiness  J 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  of  grace] 

2  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways, 

And  works  with  righteous  hands, 
That  trusts  his  Maker's  promis'd  grace, 
And  follows  his  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart, 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue ; 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 
Nor  do  his  neighbor  wrong. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemns, 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord  ; 
And  tho'  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears, 
Still  he  performs  his  word. 

5  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 

And  never  wrong  the  poor ; 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 
And  find  his  heaven  secure. 

PSALM  15.    L.  M. 

Religion  and  Justice,  Goodness  and  Truth;  or,  Duties  to 
God  and  man;  or,  the  qualifications  of  a  Christian. 

1  ~¥T7"HO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 

VV    Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face? 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below. 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean, 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  things  they  mean ; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue ; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbor  wrong. 

3  [Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Or  vent  it  to  his  neighbor's  hurt ; 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 
But  Baints  are  honored  in  his  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good, 


PSALMS.  57 

Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears, 

Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.] 
5  [He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold, 

.And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold: 

While  others  scorn  and  wrong  the  poor, 

Sweet  charity  attends  his  door.] 
G  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 

For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face; 

And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same, 

That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

7  Yet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone: 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 

PSALM   16-     First  Part.     L.  M. 

Confession  of  our  Poverty;  and  Saints  the  best  Company ; 
or,  good  works  profit  Men,  not  God. 

a  1  T)RESERYE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need; 
JT    For  succor  to  thy  throne  I  flee, 
But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead ; 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 

i  -l  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confess'd, 
How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am ; 
My  praise  can  never  make  thee  bless'd, 
'Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

— 3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 
Some  profit"  by  the  good  we  do : 
These  are  the  company  I  keep, 
These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know. 

4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth 
To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine! 
I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth, 
Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divine. 

PSALM   16-     Second  Part.     L.  M. 

Christ's  All- sufficiency. 


1  TTOYV 
±1  W 


no  haste  to  seek  some  idol-god ! 
I  will  not  taste  their  sacrifice, 
Their  offerings  of  forbidden  blood. 

■2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 
And  nobler  food  to  live  upon ; 
He  for  my  life  has  offered  up 
Jesus,  his  best  beloved  Son. 
3* 


58  PSALMS. 

3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast; 

By  day  his  counsels  guide  me  right ; 
And  be  his  name  forever  blest, 
Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night. 

4  I  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes : 

At  my  right  hand  he  stands  prepar'd 
To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise, 
And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

PSALM   1 0-     Third  Part.    L.  M. 
Courage  in  Death,  and  Hope  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  TT7"HEN  God  is  nigh  my  faith  is  strong ; 

V V  His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop ; 
e  Be  glad  my  heart,  rejoice  my  tongue, 
i  My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  forever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

— 3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey, 

Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high; 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  the  throne  above  the  sky. 

e  4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow ; 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 
Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

PSALM  10.  r.  1—3.    Mm  Part.    C.  M. 

Support  and  Counsel  from  Ood  without  Merit. 

1  OAVE  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe: 
O  In  thee  my  trust  I  place, 
Though  all  the  good  that  I  can  do 

Can  ne'er  deserve  thy  grace. 

2  Yet  if  my  God  prolong  my  breath, 

The  saints  may  still  rejoice ; 
The  saints,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
The  people  of  thy  choice. 

3  Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste, 

And  worship  wood  or  stone ; 
But  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

4  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food, 

He  fills  my  daily  cup; 


PSALMS.  59 

Much  am  I  pleas'd  with  present  good, 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

5  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy ; 

His  counsels  are  my  light ; 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

6  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 

To  his  all  seeing  eye ; 
Nor  death  nor  hell  my  hope  shall  move, 
While  such  a  friend  is  nigh. 

PSALM   10-     Second  Part.  C.  M. 

The  Death  and  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  "  T  SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 

JL  "He  bears  my  courage  up: 
"My  heart,  my  tongue,  their  joy  express, 
'*My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  "My  spirit,  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leave 

"  Where  souls  departed  are, 
"  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave 
"  To  see  corruption  there. 

3  "Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 

"  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne : 
"  Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give, 
"  Thy  presence  joys  unknown." 
[4  Thus,  in  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 
The  holy  David  sung, 
And  Providence  fulfils  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 
u  5  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adores, 

Was  crucify 'd  and  slain; 
e      Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restores, 
Behold  he  lives  again. 

— 6  When  shall  my  feet  arise  and  stand 

On  heaven's  eternal  hills ! 
o      There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand, 

And  there  the  Father  smiles.] 

PSALM  1  7.  v.  13,  &c.    S.  M. 

Portion  of  Saints  and  Sinners;  or,  Hope  and  Despair  in 
Death. 

1     A  RISE,  my  gracious  God, 
jl"\_  And  make  the  wicked  flee  ; 
They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
Tq  drive  thy  saints  to  thee. 


60  PSALMS. 

u  2  Behold  the  sinner  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  vain. 
Here  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

a  3  Then  let  his  pride  advance, 

And  boast  of  all  his  store  ; 
—    The  Lord  is  my  inheritance, 

My  soul  can  wish  no  more. 

e  4  1  shall  behold  the  face 
Of  my  forgiving  Gcd  ; 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness, 
Wash'd  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

y  5  There's  a  new  heaven  begun, 
When  I  awake  from  death, 
Drest  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath. 

PSALM   1  7.    L.  M. 

The  Sinner's  Portion  and  Saint's  Hope;    or,    the  Heaven 
of  Separate  Souls,  and  the    Resurrection. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  thine  ;  but  thou  wilt  prove 
JLi  My  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love ; 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join, 
They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below  ; 
'Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know  ; 

'Tis  all  they  seek;  they  take  their  shares, 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

3  What  sinners  value,  I  resign, 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine: 

e      I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

u  4  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 

—  But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 
e      Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 

i       When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

— 5  O  glorious  hour  !  O  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

a  6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 

—  Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 

y      Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 


PSALMS.  61 

PSALM  1  8-  v.  1  —9,  15  - 18.  First  Part.  L.  M. 
Deliverance  from  Despair;  or,  Temptation  overcome. 

1  rpHEE  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 
JL    My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence: 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  he  my  trust, 
For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 
a  2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade; 
While  floods  of  high  temptation  rose, 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid, 
i  3  I  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 

With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  there, 
(Which  none  but  they  that  feel  can  tell) 
While  I  was  hurry'd  to  despair. 

4  In  my  distress  I  call'd  my  God, 

When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine ; 
—    He  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint, 
e  And  prov'd  his  saving  grace  divine. 

5  [With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 

As  on  a  cherub's  wing  he  rode ; 
Awful,  and  bright  as  lightning,  shone 

The  face  of  my  deliverer,  God. 
o  6  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke, 

The  blast  of  his  almighty  breath: 
He  sent  salvation  from  on  high, 

And  drew  me  from  the  deeps  of  death.] 
7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  great, 

Much  was  their  strength  and  more  their  rage ; 
But  Christ,  my  Lord,  is  conqueror  still, 

In  all  the  wars  the  proud  can  wage. 
y  8  My  song  for  ever  shall  record 

That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour> 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  power. 

PSALM   18.  f.  20—26.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Sincerity  Proved  and  Rewarded. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere, 
jLi  Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws, 

And  thou  hast  own'd  my  righteous  cause. 

2  Since  I  have  learn'd  thy  holy  ways, 
I've  walk'd  upright  before  thy  face; 
Or  if  my  feet  did  e'er  depart, 

Thy  love  reclaim'd  my  wandering  heart . 


62  PSALMS. 

u  3  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest ! 
a     What  wars  and  strugglings  in  my  breast ! 
—    But  through  thy  grace,  that  reigns  within, 

I  guard  against  my  darling  sin : 
4  That  sin  that  close  besets  me  still, 

That  works  and  strives  against  my  will: 
i      When  shall  thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 

Destroy  it,  that  it  rise  no  more  J 
— 5  With  an  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 

Deals  out  to  mortals  their  reward : 

The  kind  and  faithful  soul  shall  find 

A  God  as  faithful  and  as  kind. 
e  6  And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know 
o      God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too : 

The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say, 

Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they. 

PSALM  1  8-  v.  30,  31,  34,  35,46,  &c.  Third  Part. 

Rejoicing  in  Ood;  or,  Salvation  and  Triumph. 

1    TUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word, 
a      J    Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode : 
—    Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord? 
n         Or  where's  a  refuge  like  our  God? 
— 2  'Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might, 
Gives  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield ; 
And  while  with  sin  and  hell  I  fight, 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my  shield. 
e  3  He  lives,  and  blessings  crown  his  reign; 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives ; 
The  dark  designs  of  hell  are  vain, 
i  While  heavenly  peace  my  Father  gives. 

— 4  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age, 

I  will  exalt  my  Father's  name, 
Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage, 
But  meet  reproach,  and  bear  the  shame. 
5  To  David  and  his  royal  seed, 

Thy  grace  for  ever  shall  extend ; 
Thy  love  to  saints,  in  Christ  their  head, 
Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 

PSALM  1  8-    First  Part.    C.  M. 
Victory  and  Triumph  over  Temporal  Enemies. 

1  TT7'E  love  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore; 
VV    Now  is  thine  arm  reveal'd ; 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  tower, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 


PSALMS.  63 

e  2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence ; 
—    His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke, 

And  draw  salvation  thence. 
e  3  When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  arms, 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 
u      The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms, 

The  lightning  of  his  spear ! 
—4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 

And  angels  in  array, 
In  millions,  wait  to  know  his  mind, 
t  And,  swift  as  flames,  obey. 

—5  He  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismay'd ; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look, 
o  Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

— 6  He  forms  our  generals  for  the  field, 
With  all  their  dreadful  skill ; 
Gives  them  his  awful  sword  to  wield, 
And  makes  their  hearts  of  &teel. 

7  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  bless'd 
For  his  own  church's  sake ; 
The  powers  that  give  his  people  rest, 
Shall  of  his  care  partake. 

PSALM   1  8-     Second  Part.  C.  M. 
The  Conqueror's  Song. 

1  rr\0  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 
JL    The  Triumphs'of  the  day: 

Thy  terrors,  Lord,  confound  the  foe, 
And  melt  their  strength  away. 

2  'Tis  by  thy  aid  our  troops  prevail, 

And  break  united  powers, 
Or  burn  their  boasted  fleets,  or  scale 
The  proudest  of  their  towers. 

3  How  have  we  chas'd  them  through  the  field, 

And  trod  them  to  the  ground, 
While  thy  salvation  was  our  shield: 
But  they  no  shelter  found ! 
a  4  In  vain  to  idol  saints  they  cry, 
And  perish  in  their  blood  : 
Where  is  a  rock  so  great,  so  high, 
So  powerful  as  our  God  ? 
e  5  The  God  of  Israel  ever  lives : 
His  name  be  ever  bless'd : 


64  PSALMS. 

o      'Tis  his  own  arm  the  vict'ry  gives, 
And  gives  his  people  rest. 

PSALM   10.    Pint  Part.     S.  M. 

The  Book  of  Nature  and  Scripture. 
For  the  Lord's  day  morning. 

1  TOEHOLD,  the  lofty  sky 
J3  Declares  its  Maker  God ; 
And  all  the  starry  works  on  high 

Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 
While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  every  different  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known: 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 

And  orders  of  ins  tnrone. 
e  4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice ; 

Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 
We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 

To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 

Are  set  before  our  eyes ; 
He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 
WThere  our  salva.tion  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 

His  truth  without  deceit, 
His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

7  [Not  honey  to  the  taste 

Affords  so  much  delight; 
Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  pass'd 
So  much  allures  the  sight. 

8  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 

Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name.] 

PSALM   19-     Second  Part.     S.  M. 

God's  Wordmost  excellent;  or,  Sincerity  and  Watchfulness 

For  the  Lord's  day  morning. 

1  ~T)EHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
JD  Begins  his  glorious  way ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 


PSALMS.  65 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just, 
For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given! 
O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven ! 

PAUSE. 

i  5  I  heard  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey: 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  O  who  can  ever  find 

The  errors  of  his  ways'? 
a     Yet  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind, 
I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin, 

Forgive  my  secret  faults, 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

— 8  WTiile,  with  my  heart  and  tongue, 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

PSALM   19-     L.  M. 

The  Books  of  Nature  and  Scripture  compared;  or,  The  Glo- 
ry and  sttccess  of  the  Oospel. 

1  rpHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord; 
X    In  every  star  thy  goodness  shines; 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days,  thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand: 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touch'd  and  glane'd  on  every  land. 


66  PSALMS. 

4  Nor  shall  the  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light: 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise; 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 

In  souls  renew 'd  and  sins  forgiven; 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

PSALM  19-     To  the  tune  of  the  1 13th  Psalm. 

The  Book  of  Nature  and  Scripture.. 

1  iTi  RE  AT  God,  the  heaven's  well  orderedframe 
vj  Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name: 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine ! 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 

Of  boundless  power,  and  skill  divine. 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
The  dawning  and  the  dying  light 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read; 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praise, 

And  neither  sound  nor  language  need. 

3  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Far  as  the  journeys  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice. 
The  sun,  like  some  young  bridegroom  dress'd, 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 

Rolls  round,  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice. 

4  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad, 
He  smiles,  and  speaks  his  Maker,  God: 

All  nature  joins  to  show  thy  praise; 
Thus  God  in  every  creature  shines; 
Fair  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines, 

But  fairer  is  the  book  of  grace. 

PAUSE. 

5  I  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word ; 
What  light  and  joy  these  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distress'd! 
Thy  precepts  guide  mv  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 


PSALMS.  67 

6  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw: 

These  are  my  study  and  delight ; 
Not  honey  so  invites  my  taste, 
Nor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  past 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

7  Thy  tin-earnings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free  but  large  reward. 

8  'Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts ! 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain: 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

PSALM  20-  L.  M. 

Prayer,  and  hope  of  Victory. 
For  a  day  of  prayer  in  time  of  war. 

'OVr  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace, 
Attend  his  people's  humble  cry! 
Jehovah  hears  when  Israel  prays, 
And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 

2  The  name  of  -Tacob's  God  defends, 

When  bucklers  fail  and  brazen  walls; 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 

Succour  and  strength  when  Zion  calls . 

i  3  Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs, 

His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 

Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts. 
o  4  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 

And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 

Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 
— 5  Some  trust  in  horses  trained  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts : 
e      Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 
6  [O  may  the  mem'ry  of  thy  name, 

Inspire  our  armies  for  the  fight ! 
—    Our  foes  shall  fill  and  die  with  shame, 

Or  quit  the  field  with  coward  flight.] 


N 


68  PSALMS. 

7  Now  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 
Now  let  our  hopes  be  firm  and  strong, 
e      Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 
y         And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 

PSALM  31.  C.  M. 

National  Blessings  acknowledged. 

1  TN  thee,  great  God,  with  songs  of  praise, 
JL  Our  favor'd  states  rejoice ; 

And,  bless'd  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  Thy  sure  defence  through  nations  round . 

Hath  spread  our  rising  name, 

And  all  our  feeble  efforts  crown'd 

With  freedom  and  with  fame. 

3  In  deep  distress  our  injur'd  land 

Implor'd  thy  power  to  save ; 
For  life  we  prayed ;  thy  bounteous  hand 
The  timely  blessing  gave. 

4  Thy  mighty  arm,  eternal  Power, 

Oppos'd  their  deadly  aim, 
In  mercy  swept  them  from  our  shore, 
And  spread  their  sails  with  shame. 

5  On  thee,  in  want,  in  wo,  or  pain, 

Our  hearts  alone  rely ; 
Our  rights  thy  mercy  will  maintain, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

6  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  powers  declare 

And  still  exalt  thy  fame : 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare, 
For  thine  Almighty  name. 

PSALM  21-  v.  1  —  9.    L    M. 

Christ  exalted  to  the  Kingdom. 

1   "pvAVID  rejoic'd  in  God,  his  strength, 
\J  Rais'd  to  the  throne  by  special  grace ; 
e      But  Christ,  the  Son,  appears  at  length, 
Fulfils  the  triumph  and  the  praise. 

— 2  How  great  the  bless'd  Messiah's  joy 
In  the  salvation  of  thy  hand ! 

u     Lord,  thou  hast  rais'd  his  kingdom  high, 
And  given  the  world  to  his  command 

— 3  Thy  goodness  grants  whate'er  he  will ; 
Nor  doth  the  least  request  withhold  : 
Blessings  of  love  prevent  him  still, 
And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 


PSALMS.  I 

u  4  Honor  and  majesty  divine 

Around  his  sacred  temples  shine ; 
Bless 'd  with  the  favor  of  thy  face, 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 

a  5  Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  his  foes; 
And,  as  a  liery  oven  glows 
With  raging  heat  and  living  coals, 
So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

PSALM  22-  v.  1—6.     First  Part.     C.  M. 
The  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Christ. 

1  "TT7"HY  has  my  God  my  soul  forsook, 

VV    Nor  will  a  smile  afford] 
(Thus  David  once  in  anguish  spoke, 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 

2  Though  'tis  thy  chief  delight  to  dwell 

Among  thy  praising  saints, 
Yet  thou  canst  hear  our  groans  as  well, 
And  pity  our  complaints. 

3  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name, 

And  great  deliv'rance  found; 
But  I'm  a  worm,  despis'd  of  men, 
And  trodden  to  the  ground. 

4  With  shaking  head  they  pass  me  by, 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn  : 
"In  vain  he  trusts  in  God,"  they  cry, 
"Neglected  and  forlorn." 

5  But  thou  art  he  who  form'd  my  flesh 

By  thine  almighty  word ; 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast, 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Why  will  my  father  hide  his  face, 

When  foes  stand  threat'ning  round, 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 
And  not  a  helper  found  1 


7  Behold  thy  darling  left  among 

The  cruel  and  the  proud, 
By  foes  encompass'd,  fierce  and  strong, 
As  lions  roaring  loud. 

8  From  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meet, 

To  multiply  the  smart ; 
They  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  feet, 
And  try  to  vex  my  heart. 


70  PSALMS. 

9  Yet  if  thy  sovereign  hand  let  loose 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 
Why  will  my  heavenly  Father  bruise 
The  Son  he  loved  so  well  ? 

10  My  God,  if  possible  it  be, 

Withhold  this  bitter  cup ; 

But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee, 

And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 

11  My  heart  dissolves  with  pangs  unknown; 

In  groans  I  waste  my  breath; 
Thy  heavy  hand  has  brought  me  down, 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 

12  Father,  I  give  my  spirit  up, 

And  trust  it  in  thy  hand ; 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
And  rise  at  thy  command. 

PSALM  22- v.  20,21,27—31.  Second  Part.  C.  M 
Christ's  Sufferings  and  Exaltation. 

ul  "  IVT^W  from  the  roaring  lion's  rage, 
_LM    "O  Lord,  protecc  thy  Son; 
"Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage 
"The  powers  of  hell  alone." 

— 2  Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray, 
With  mighty  cries  and  tears ; 

e  God  heard  him  in  that  dreadful  day, 
And  chasM  awTay  his  fears. 

— 3  Great  was  the  vict'ry  of  his  death, 
His  throne  exalted  high ; 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worship,  or  shall  die. 

4  A  numerous  offspring  must  arise 
From  his  expiring  groans ; 
They  shall  be  reckon'd  in  his  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  sons. 

i  5  The  meek  and  humble  soul  shall  see 

His  table  richly  spread; 
—    And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 

With  joys  immortal  fed. 

o  6  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 
Of  our  incarnate  God ; 
And  nations  yet  unborn  profess 
Salvation  in  his  blood. 


PSALMS.  71 

PSALM  22    L.  M. 

Christ's  Sufferings  and  Exaltation. 

u  1  "VfOW  let  our  mournful  Bongs  record 
J_M    The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  he  complained  in  tears  and  blood, 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

a  2  The  Jews  behold  him  thus  forlorn, 

And  shake  their  heads,  and  laugh  in  scorn; 

—  "He  rescu'd  others  from  the  grave ; 
'•Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save. 

3  "This  is  the  man  did  once  pretend 
"God  was  his  Father  and  his  Friend; 
"If  God  the  blessed  lov'd  him  so, 
"Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  nowl" 

o  4  Oh  savage  people!  cruel  priests ! 

How  they  stood  round  like  raging  beasts ; 

Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  power. 

U  5  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 
And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 

— 6  But  God,  his  father,  heard  him  cry: 

o      Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high; 

—  The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

PSALM  23-  L.  M. 

God  our  Shepherd. 

1  "J\/r  Y  Shepherd  is  the  living  I  ord ; 

1VJ_  Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  supply  "d ; 
His  Providence  and  holy  word 
Become  my  safety  and  my  guide. 

2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows 

He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest: 
There  living  water  gently  flows. 
And  all  the  food's  divinely  bless'd. 
u  3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake: 

—  But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace, 
e      And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 

In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 
u  4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale, 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  are ; 

—  My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 

o         "For  God  my  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 


72  PSALMS. 

i  5  Amidst  the  darkness  and  the  deeps, 
—       Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  stay, 
e      Thy  staff  supports  my  feeble  steps, 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  way. 

a  6  The  sons  of  earth  and  sons  of  hell, 
Gaze  at  thy  goodness,  and  repine 
To  see  my  table  spread  so  well, 
With  living  bread  and  cheerful  wine. 

7  [How  I  rejoice,  when  on  my  head 
Thy  Spirit  condescends  to  rest! 
e      'Tis  a  divine  anointing  shed, 

Like  oil  of  gladness  at  a  feast. 

y  8  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 

Attend  his  household  all  their  days; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise.] 

PSALM  23.  C.  M. 

1  1\/T Y  Shepherd  will  supply  toy  need ; 
1VJL  Jehovah  is  his  name ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

e  2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back, 
When  I  forsake  his  ways, 
And  leads  me  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

i  3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death 
Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
One  word  of  thy  supporting  breath, 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

— 4  Thy  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes, 

Doth  still  mv  table  spread  ; 
e      My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 

— 5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days ; 
i       O  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 

And  all  my  work  be  praise ! 

— 6  There  would  1  find  a  settled  rest, 
(While  others  go  and  come,) 
No  more  a  stranger  nor  a  guest ; 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 


PSALMS.  73 

PSALM  23-  S.  M. 

1  np HE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is ; 
X    I  shall  be  well  supply'd : 

Since  he  is  mine,  and  lam  hie, 
What  can  I  want  beside! 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows ; 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
o  And  full  salvation  flows. 

i  3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

—        He  doth  my. soul  reclaim, 

And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  vield  to  fear ; 
Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  surrounding  fees, 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  "following  days ; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

PSALM  ££4-  C.  M. 

Dwelling  with  God. 

1  rpHE  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's, 
JL      With  Adam's  numerous  race ; 
He  rais'd  its  arches  o'er  the  floods, 
And  built  it  on  the  seas. 

i   2  But  who,  among  the  sons  of  men, 

May  visit  thine  abode? 
—    He  that  has  hands  from  mischief  clean, 

Whose  heart  is  right  with  God. 

3  This  is  the  man  may  rise  and  take 
The  blessings  of  his  grace ; 
This  is  the  lot  of  those  that  seek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 

e  4  Now  let  our  souls'  immortal  powers 

T*o  meet  the  Lord  prepare, 
o      Lift  up  their  everlasting  doors, 

I  The  King  of  glory's  near. 


74  PSALMS. 

i  5  The  King  of  glory !  Who  can  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  might  1 
He  rules  the  nations ;  but  to  dwell 
With  saints  is  his  delight. 

PSALM  «J4-  L.  M. 

Saints  dwell  in  Heaven-  or,  Christ's  Ascension. 

1  rpHIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 

X   And  men  and  worms,  and  beasts  and  birds ; 
He  rais'd  the  building  on  the  seas, 
And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling  place. 

2  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Thy  palace,  Lord,  above  the  sky; 
Who  shall  ascend  that  bless 'd  abode, 
And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God'? 

3  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin, 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are  clean: 
Him  shall  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  bless, 
And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race, 
That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face: 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 


5  Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high, 
Behold  the  King  of  Glory  nigh! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

6  Ye  heavenly  gates,  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  way: 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 

7  Raised  from  the  dead,  in  awful  state, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  gate, 

To  give  his  saints  a  bless'd  abode 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

PSALM  25-  v.  1—11.  First  Part.  S.  M. 

Waiting  for  Pardon  and  Direction. 

1  T  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
X  My  trust  is  in  his  name ; 
i       Let  not  my  foes,  that  seek  my  blood, 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 


PSALMS.  75 

u  2  Sin  and  the  powers  of  hell 

Persuade  me  to  despair; 
—    Lord,  make  me  know  thy  cov'nant  well, 

That  I  may  'scape  the  snare. 
a  3  From  gleams  of  dawning  light 

Till  evening  shades  arise, 
For  thy  salvation.  Lord,  I  wait, 

With  ever  longing  eyes, 
i  4  Remember  all  thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  truth ; 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 

And  follies  of  my  youth. 
— 5  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 

The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways, 
And  every  humble  sinner  find 

The  methods  of  his  grace. 
e  6  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame, 
He  pardons  (though  my  guilt  be  great) 

Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

PSALM  2o  v.  12,  14, 10,  13.  Second  Part.  S.  M. 
Divine  Instruction. 

i   1  TT7HERE  shall  the  man  be  found 
VV    That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
And  trembles  at  the  rod ! 
— 2  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
e  The  secrets  of  his  heart, 

o       The  wonders  of  his  cov'nant  show, 

And  all  his  love  impart. 
— 3  The  dealings  of  his  power 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 
With  such  as  kesp  his  cov'nant  sure, 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 
4  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 
o  Before  their  Maker's  face ; 

Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises 
In  their  extensive  grace. 

PSALM  25    o.  15—22.   Third  Part  S.  M 
Distress  of  Soul;  or,  Backsliding-  and  Desertion. 

1  "II /TINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
lVJ-  Are  ever  to  the  "Lord; 
I  love  to  plead  his  promis'd  grace, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 


76  PSALMS. 

e  2  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul, 

Bring  thy  salvation  near ; 
i      When  will  thy  hand  assist  my  feet 

To  'scape  the  deadly  snare ! 
u  3  When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 

Of  my  forgiving  God, 
Restore  me  from  those  dangerous  ways 

My  wandering  feet  have  trod ! 
a  4  The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 

Doth  but  enlarge  my  woe ; 
u      My  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 

Is  desolate  and  low. 

5  With  every  morning  light 

My  sorrow  new  begins ; 
Look  on  my  anguish  and  my  pain, 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 

PAUSE. 

6  Behold  the  hosts  of  hell, 

How  cruel  is  their  hate ! 
Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 
Their  fury  with  deceit. 

7  O  keep  my  soul  from  death, 

Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame ; 
For  I  have  plic'd  my  only  trust 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

a  8  With  humble  faith  I  wait 
To  see  thy  face  again: 
e      Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said, 
—        "He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain." 

PSALM  36-  L.  M. 

Self-examination;  or  Evidences  of  Orace. 

1    TUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  ways, 
J    And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart; 
My  fiith  upon  thy  promise  stays, 
Nor  from  the  law  my  feet  depart. 

a  2  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit 

With  men  of  vanity  and  lies ; 
The  scoffer  and  the  hypocrite 
Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 

e  3  Amongst  thy  saints  will  I  appear, 
Array 'd  in  robes  of  innocence; 

i      But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar, 

The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 


PSALMS.  77 

— 4  I  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 

The  temple  where  thine  honors  dwell: 
i      There  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word, 

And  there  thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  join'd  at  last 
With  men  of  treachery  and  blood, 
Since  I  my  days  on  earth  have  pass'd 
Among  the  saints  and  near  my  God. 

PSALM  27   v.  1  —  6.  First  Part.  C.  M. 
The  Church  is  our  Delight  and  Safety. 

1  rpHE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
JL    And  my  salvation  too : 
o      God  is  my  strength;  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

— 2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires ; 
i  O  grant  me  an  abode 

Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

— 3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 
And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

a  4  When  troubles  rise  and  storms  appear, 
—        There  may  his  children  hide ; 
o      God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

y  5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 
Above  my  foes  around, 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

PSALM  27-  v.  8,  9,  13,  14.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 
Prayer  and  Hope. 

1  OOOX  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
O  "Ye  children,  seek  my  grace," 
My  heart  replied  without  delav, 
e         "  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face." 

a  2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away ; 
i       God  of  my  life,"  I  fly  f;o  thee 

In  a  distressing  day. 


78  PSALMS. 

a  3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
e      My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 

And  all  my  need  supply. 
— 4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believ'd, 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief, 

Nor  was  my  hope  deceiv'd. 
5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up : 
e      He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 

And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

PSALM  28.    L.  M. 

Ood  the   Refuge  of  the   Afflicted. 

1  rpO  thee,  O  Lord,  I  raise  my  cries; 
X    My  fervent  prayer  in  mercy  hear ; 

For  ruin  waits  my  trembling  soul, 
If  thou  refuse  a  gracious  ear. 

2  When  suppliant  tow'rds  thy  holy  hill 

I  lift  my  mournful  hands  to  pray, 
Afford  thy  grace,  nor  drive  me  still 
With  impious  hypocrites,  away. 

3  To  sons  of  falsehood,  that  despise 

The  works  and  wonders  of  thy  reign, 
Thy  vengeance  gives  the  due  reward, 
And  sinks  their  souls  to  endless  pain, 

4  But,  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Whose  mercy  hears  my  mournful  voice, 
My  heart,  that  trusted  in  his  word, 
In  his  salvation  shall  rejoice. 

5  Let  every  saint,  in  sore  distress, 

By  faith  approach  his  Saviour  God ; 
Then  grant,  O  Lord,  thy  pard'ning  grace, 
And  feed  thy  church  with  heavenly  food. 

PSALM  29-     L.  M. 

Storm  and  Thunder. 

1  r*\  IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
\JT  Give  to  the  Lord,  renown  and  power; 
Ascribe  due  honors  to  his  name, 

And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud 

Through  every  ocean,  every  land; 
His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 


PSALMS.  79 

3  He  speaks,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind 

Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around ; 

The  "fearful  hart,  and  frighted  hind, 

Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice ; 

And,  lo,  the  stately  cedars  break; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  flood, 

The  Thund'rer  reigns  for  ever  King, 
But  makes  his  church  his  bless'd  abode 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

6  In  gentler  language,  there  the  Lord 

The  counsel  of  his  grace  imparts: 
Amidst  the  raging  storm,  his  word 
Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 

PSALM  30-     First  Part.     L.  M. 
Sickness  Healed,  and  Sorrows  Removed. 

1  T  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high, 
X  At  thy  command  diseases  fly : 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  1 

e  2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints,  and  prove 
How  large  his  grace,  how  kind  his  love ; 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice,  and  trace 
The  wondrous  records  of  his  grace. 

— 3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days: 

a      Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 

e      The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

PSALM   30   r.  6.  Second  Part    L.  M. 
Health,  Sickness,  and  Recovery. 

1  P^IRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
JT    And  I  presum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  night ; 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 

"  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart." 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long : 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comfort  died. 

3  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God, 
"What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood? 
"  Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 
"Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there? 


80  PSALMS. 

4  "Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace,"  I  said, 
-'And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead;" 
Thy  word  rebuked  the  pains  I  felt, 
Thy  pard'ning  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo, 
Are  turn'd  to  joy  and  praises  now ; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heaven,* 
For  sickness  heal'd,  and  sins  forgiven. 

PSALM  3 1 .  v.  5,  13,  19,  22,  23.  First  Part.  C.  M. 

Deliverance  from  Death. 

1  rpO  thee,  O  God  of  truth  and  love, 
JL    My  spirit  I  commit ; 

Thou  hast  redeem'd  my  soul  from  death, 
And  sav'd  me  from  the  pit. 

2  Despair  and  comfort,  hope  and  fear, 

Maintain  a  doubtful  strife ; 
e      While  sorrow,  pain,  and  sin  conspire 
To  take  away  my  life. 

— 3  "My  time  is  in  thy  hand,"  I  cried, 
"Though  I  draw  near  the  dust;" 
Thou  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide, 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 

a  4  Oh  make  thy  reconciled  face 
Upon  thy  servant  shine, 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I'm  entirely  thine.  " 

PAUSE. 

5  'Twas  in  my  haste  my  spirit  said, 
"  I  must  despair  and  die ; 
I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes ;" 
e         But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry. 

— 6  Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free! 
How  sweet  thy  smiling  face, 
To  those  that  fear  thy  Majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promised  grace. 

e  7  Oh  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 

And  sing  his  praises  loud ; 
—    He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints, 

And  recompense  the  proud. 


PSALMS.  81 

PSALM  31-  v.  7-33, 11-21.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Deliverance  from  Slander  and  Reproach. 

1  1\/TY  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
1VX  My  God,  my  heavenly  trust; 
Thou  hast  preserv'd  me  free  from  shame, 
Mine  honor  from  the  dust. 

u  2  "My  life  is  spent  with  grief,"  I  cried, 
"My  years  consum'd  in  groans, 
"  My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are  dried, 
And  sorrow  wastes  my  bones." 

a  3  Among  mine  enemies  my  name 
A  proverb  vile  was  grown, 
While  to  my  neighbors  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

4  Slander  and  fear  on  every  side, 

Seiz'd  and  beset  me  round : 
i —    I  to  thy  throne  of  grace  apply 'd, 
And  "speedy  rescue  found. 

PAUSE, 

5  How  great  deliv'rance  hast  thou  wrought 

Before  the  sons  of  men ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 
And  made  their  boasting  vain  J 

6  Thy  children,  from  the  strife  of  tongues, 

Shall  thy  pavilion  hide, 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrongs, 
And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 

7  Within  thy  secret  presence,  Lord, 

Let  me  forever  dwell ; 
o      No  fenced  city,  wall'd  and  barr'd, 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

PSALM  32     S.  M. 

Forgiveness  of  Sins  upon  Confession, 

e  1  /^H  blessed  souls  are  they 

V_y  Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er ; 
Divinely  bless 'd,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

— 3  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 
4* 


82  PSALMS. 

a  3  While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt 

I  felt  the  festering  wound, 
»—    Till  I  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 

And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne: 
Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

PSALM  32.    C.  M. 

Free  Pardon  and  Sincere  Obedience;    or,,  Confession  and 

Forgiveness. 

e  1  TTQW  bless'd  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
XX  No  more  imputes  his  sin ; 
But,  wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Hath  made  his  garments  clean. 

2  And  bless'd  beyond  expression  he, 
Whose  debts  are  thus  discharg'd ; 
While  from  the  guilty  bondage  free 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd. 

— 3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 
His  words  are  all  sincere; 
He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes, 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 

i  4  While  I  my  inward  guilt  suppress'd 
No  quiet  could  I  find : 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

=—5  Then  I  confess'd  my  troubled  thoughts, 

My  secret  sins  reveal'd ; 
0      Thy  pardoning  grace  forgave  my  faults, 

Thy  grace  my  pardon  seal'd. 

—6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray ; 
When,  like  a  raging  flood, 
Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Is  a  forgiving  God. 


PSALM  £g.    First  Part.  L.  M. 

ice  and  free  Pdr don!  or,  Justification  and 
Cation. 

BLESS'D  is  the  man,  forever  bless'd, 
Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 
And  covered  with  hid  Saviour's  blood. 


Repentance  and  free  Pdrdon;  or.  Justification  and  Sanctifi* 
Cation, 


PSALMS.  83 

2  Before  his  judgment  seat  the  Lord 

No  more  permits  his  crimes  to  rise ; 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
Arid  not  on  works  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free ; 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 

And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere, 
e  4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Tlirough  all  his  life  appears  and  shines, 

PSALM  32.  Second  Part.    L.  M. 
A  guilty  Conscience  eased  by  Confession  and  Pardon. 

i  1  "TTrHILE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 
VV     My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart, 
What  torments  doth  my  conscience  feel ! 
What  agonies  of  inward  smart ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 

And  all  my  secret  faults  confess: 

—  Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pard'ning  word, 
e  Thine  holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

3  For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 

Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat: 
a      When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll, 

—  There  shall  they  find  a  bless'd  retreat. 

4  How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie, 

a  When  days  grow  dark,  and  storms  appear ! 

—  And  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 

Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 

PSALM  33  First  Part.     C.  M. 
Works  of  Creation  and  Providence, 

e  1  T)  EJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
JLV  This  work  belongs  to  you ; 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 
How  holy,  just,  and  true ! 

'2  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 
Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim ; 

—  His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 

Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 
3  His  word,  with  energy  divine, 
Those  heavenly  arches  spread, 
Bade  starry  hosts  around  them  shine, 
And  light  the  heavens  pervade. 


84  PSALMS. 

4  He  taught  the  swelling  waves  to  flow 
To  their  appointed  deep ; 
Bade  raging  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  still  their  station  keep. 
a  5  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth, 

With  fear  before  him  stand ; 
u      He  spake,  and  nature  took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his  command. 
6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 
And  breaks  their  vain  designs ; 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

PSALM  33«     Second  part.    C.  M. 

Creatures  Vain,  and  God  All-sufficient. 

1  "OLESS'D  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 
_D  Hath  flx'd  his  gracious  throne ; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heav'nly  word, 

And  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 

2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey, 

Does  the  whole  world  behold ; 
He  form'd  us  all  of  equal  clay, 
And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 

3  Kings  are  not  rescu'd  by  the  force 

Of  armies  from  the  grave ; 
Nor  speed  nor  courage  of  a  horse 
Can  his  bold  rider  save. 

i  4  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men, 
Nor  springs  our  safety  thence : 

o      But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 
A  strong  and  sure  defence. 

i  5  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust: 
When  plagues  or  famine  spread, 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 

e  6  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 
And  bless  us  from  thy  throne ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice, 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 

PSALM  33-  As  the  113th  Psalm.  First  Part. 
Works  of  Creation  and  Providence. 

e  1  T7~E  holy  souls,  in  God  rejoice, 

JL    Your  Maker's  praise  becomes  your  voice : 
Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  new; 


PSALMS.  85 

Sing  of  his  name,  his  word,  his  ways, 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace, 
How  wise  and  holy,  just  and  true ! 
—2  Behold,  to  earth's  remotest  ends, 

His  goodness  flows,  his  truth  extends ; 
His  pow'r  the  heavenly  arches  spread; 
a      His  word,  with  energy  divine, 

—  Bade  starry  hosts  around  them  shine, 

And  light  the  circling  heavens  pervade. 

3  His  hand  collects  the  flowing  seas ; 
Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place, 
And  fill  the  storehouse  of  the  deep: 
u      He  spake,  and  gave  all  nature  birth ; 

And  iires,  and  seas,  and  heaven,  and  earth, 
His  everlasting  orders  keep. 

a  4  Let  mortals  tremble,  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power, 
Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage ; 

—  Vain  are  your  thoughts,  and  weak  your  hands, 
u      But  his  eternal  counsel  stands, 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 

PSALM  33-  As  the  11 3th  Psalm.  Second  Part. 

Creatures  Vain,  and  God  Ail-sufficient. 

e  1  (~\H  happy  nation,  where  the  Lord 
\_s  Reveals  the  treasure  of  his  word, 
And  builds  his  church,  his  earthly  throne ! 

—  His  eye  the  heathen  world  surveys, 

He  foirm'd  their  hearts,  he  knows  their  ways ; 
But  God,  their  Maker,  is  unknown. 

2  Let  kings  rely  upon  their  host, 
And  of  his  strength  the  champion  boast; 

In  vain  they  boast,  in  vain  rely ; 
In  vain  we  trust  tiie  brutal  force, 
Or  speed  or  courage  of  a  horse, 

To  guard  his  rider,  or  to  fly. 

i  3  The  arm  of  our  almighty  Lord 
Doth  more  secure  defence  afford, 
When  death  or  dangers  threat'ning  stand ; 
o      Thy  watchful  eye  preserves  the  just, 
Who  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  trust, 
When  wars  or  famine  waste  the  land. 

— 4  In  sickness  or  the  bloody  field, 

Our  great  Physician  and  our  shield 
Shall  send  salvation  from  his  throne : 


m  PSALMS. 

—    We  wait  to  see  thy  goodness  shine ; 
e      Let  us  rejoice  in  help  divine, 

For  all  our  hope  is  God  alone. 

PSALM  34.  First  Part.  L.  M. 
God's  Care  of  the  Saints;  or,  Deliverance  by  Prayer. 

el  T  ORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days, 
JLi  Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue ; 

My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 
— 2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
Let  every  heart  exalt  his  name ; 
I  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame, 
i  3  I  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, 

My  secret  groaning  reach'd  his  ears  j 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
And  calm'd  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 
4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 
With  heavenly  joy  their  faces  shine, 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  light  and  love  divine, 
e  5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord : 
—    O  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints, 

Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  his  word. 
6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch'd  with  pain 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood ; 
e      But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain, 
Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 

PSALM  34-  v.  11—22.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 
Religious  Education;  or,  Instructions  of  Piety. 

1  /^1  HI  LDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge  young, 
\J  Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy, 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue ; 

Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints, 

His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries : 
He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 
The  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 


PSALMS.  87 

4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts 

God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh: 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts, 
When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

5  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans, 

His  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death, 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones, 
His  praise  employs  their  tuneful  breath. 

PSALM  34-  v  1  —  10.  First  Part.  C.  M. 
Prayer  and  Praise  for  eminent  Deliverance. 

1  T'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day ; 
JL  How  good  are  all  his  ways ! 

Ye  humble  souls  that  used  to  pray, 
Come  help  my  lips  to  praise. 

2  Sing  to  the  honor  of  his  name, 

How  a  poor  sufferer  cried ; 
Nor  was  his  hope  expos'd  to  shame, 
Nor  was  his  suit  deny'd. 

a  3  When  threatening  sorrows  round  me  stood, 
And  endless  fears  arose, 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  flood, 
Redoubling  all  my  woes : 

i  4  I  told  the  Lord  my  sore  distress, 

With  heavy  groans  and  tears ; 
—    He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease, 

And  silenc'd  all  my  fears. 

PAUSE. 

e  5  [0  sinners,  come  and  taste  his  love ; 
Come  learn  his  pleasant  ways ; 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

— 6  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Round  where  his  children  dwell; 
What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevents 
No  earthly  tongue  can  tell.] 

e  7  [O  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his; 
His  eye  regards  the  just: 
How  richly  bless'd  their  portion  is, 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust ! 

—8  Young  lions,  pinch'd  with  hunger,  roar, 

And  famish  in  the  wood : 
e     But  God  supplies  his  holy  poor 

With  every  needful  good.] 


88  PSALMS. 

PSALM  34.  v.  11—22.  Second  Part.  C  M. 
Exhortation  to  Peace  and  Holiness. 

1  /~10ME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord; 
\J  And,  that  your  days  be  long, 

Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Be  found  upon  your  tongue. 

2  Depart  from  mischief,  practice  love, 

Pursue  the  works  of  peace ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve, 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 

3  His  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  just, 

His  ears  attend  their  cry ; 
When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust, 

The  God  of  grace  is  nigh. 
a  4  What  tho'  the  sorrows  here  they  taste 

Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 
e      The  Lord,  who  saves  them  all  at  last, 

Is  their  supporter  now. 
a  5  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead ; 

But  God  secures  his  own, 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slide, 

Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

i   6  When  desolation,  like  a  flood, 

O'er  the  proud  sinner  rolls, 
o      Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 

For  he  redeem'd  their  souls. 

PSALM  35.  v.  12—14.  CM. 

Love  to  enemies;  or,  the  Love  of  Christ  to  Sinners,  typified 

in  David. 

i   1  T)E HOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love, 
_LJ  That  holy  David  shows ; 
Behold  his  kind  compassion  move 
For  his  afflicted  foes. 

— 2  When  they  are  sick  his  soul  complains, 
And  seems  to  feel  the  smart ; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 

i  3  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 
As  for  a  brother  dead ! 
And  fasting,  mortified  his  soul, 
While  for  their  life  he  pray'd. 

— 1  They  groan'd  and  curs'd  him  on  their  bed, 
i  Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns : 


PSALMS.  89 

—  And  double  blessings  on  his  head 

The  righteous  God  returns. 
e  5  O  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace! 
Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears  ; 

—  While  Sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays, 
i  And  pities  them  with  tears. 

— 6  He,  the  true  David,  Israel's  King, 

Bless 'd  and  belov'd  of  God, 
u      To  save  us  rebels  dead  in  sin, 

Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 

PSALM  36-     v.  5—9.     L.  M. 

The  Perfections  and  Providence  of  God;  or,  GeneralProV- 
idence  and  Special  Grace. 

1  TTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
XI  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 

That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep, 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 

Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
e         But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care, 
i  4  My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace! 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs  i 
—    The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
5  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 

We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; 
i       There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 

And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 
— 6  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 

The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  wTord. 

PSALM  36-  v.  1,  2,  5  —  7,  9.     C.  M. 

Practical  Atheism   exposed;  or,  God's    Being   and   Attri- 
butes Asserted. 

1  TTTHILE  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways, 
VV     And  yet  a  God  they  own, 
My  heart  within  me  often  says, 
"  Their  thoughts  believe  there's  none." 


90  PSALMS. 

2  Their  thoughts  and  ways  at  once  declare 
(Whate'er  their  lips  profess) 
God  hath  no  wrath  for  them  to  fear, 
Nor  will  they  seek  his  grace. 
a  3  How  strange  self-flattery  blinds  their  eyes ! 
u         But  there's  a  hastening  hour, 

When  they  shall  see  with  sore  surprise, 
The  terrors  of  thy  power. 

4  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne, 
Though  mountains  melt  away : 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown, 
A  deep,  unfathom'd  sea. 

— 5  Above  the  heavens'  created  rounds, 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend: 
o      Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds 

Where  time  and  nature  end. 

— 6  Safety  to  man  thy  goodness  brings, 
Nor  overlooks  the  beast : 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
Thy  children  choose  to  rest. 

i  7  [From  thee,  when  creature-streams  run  low 

And  mortal  comforts  die, 
e      Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow, 

And  raise  our  pleasures  high. 

a  8  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  close  up  our  eyes, 
e      Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day, 

Where  clouds  can  never  rise.] 

PSALM  30-  v.  1—7.     S.  M. 

The  Wickedness  of  Man,  and  the  Majesty  of  God;  or,  Prae 
tical  Atheism  exposed. 

1  TTjTHEN  man  grows  bold  in  sin, 

VV     My  heart  within  me  cries, 
"  He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
"Nor  fear  before  his  eyes." 

2  [He  walks  awhile  conceal'd 

In  a  self-flatt'ring  dream, 
Till  his  dark  crimes,  at  once  reveal'd, 
Expose  his  hateful  name.] 

3  His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair : 
Wisdom  is  banish'd  from  his  soul, 
And  leaves  no  goodness  there. 


PSALMS.  91 

4  He  j>lots  upon  his  bed 
New  mischief  to  fulfil , 
He  sets  his  heart,  and  hands,  and  head 
To  practise  all  that's  ill. 

a  5  But  there's  a  dreadful  God, 

Though  men  renounce  his  fear; 
His  justice,  hid  behind  the  cloud, 
Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

e  6  His  truth  transcends  the  sky, 

In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell ; 
a      Deep  as  the  sea  his  judgments  lie, 
a  His  anger  burns  to  hell. 

e  7  How  excellent  his  love, 

Whence  all  our  safety  springs ! 

i       O  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  underneath  his  wings. 

PSALM  37-  r.  1  —  15.     First  Part.  C.  M. 
The  Cure  of  Envy,  Fretfulness  and  Unbelief;  or,  the  Re- 
wards of  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

i  1  "TTTHY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 
VV    To  see  the  wicked 'rise ) 
Or  envy  sinners,  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies] 

a  2  As  flowery  grass,  cut  down  at  noon, 
Before  the  evening  fades, 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon, 
In  everlasting  shades. 

— 3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 

And  practise  all  that's  good ; 
e      So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 

And  he'll  provide  me  food. 

4  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 

And'cheerfurwait  his  will; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet, 
Shall  my  desires  fulfil. 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display, 

And  make  thy  judgments  known, 
Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day, 
o         And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

— 6  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess, 
And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven ; 
True  riches,  with  abundant  peace, 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 


92  PSALMS. 

PAUSE. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way, 

Nor  let  your  anger  rise, 
Though  Providence  should  long  delay 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 

8  Let  sinners  join  to  break  your  peace, 

And  plot,  and  rage,  and  foam; 

The  Lord  derides  them;  for  he  sees 

Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 

9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening  sword, 

Have  bent  the  murderous  bow, 
To  slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 

10  My  God  shall  break  their  bows,  and  burn 
Their  persecuting  darts ; 
Shall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 
And  pierce  their  stubborn  hearts. 

PSALM  37- v.  16,  21,26  —  31. SecondParl.C.  M 
Charity  to  the  Poor;  or,  Religion  in  Words  and  Deeds. 

1  TTTHY  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast, 

VV     And  grow  profanely  bold? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 

2  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends 

But  ne'er  designs  to  pay ; 
The  saint  is  merciful,  and  lends, 
Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

3  His  alms  with  liberal  heart  he  gives 

Among  the  sons  of  need ; 
His  memory  to  long  ages  lives, 
And  blessed  is  his  seed. 

4  His  lips  abhor  to  talk  profane, 

To  slander  or  defraud ; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  learn'd  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gospel  of  the  Lord 

Deep  in  his  heart  abide: 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word, 
His  feet  shall  never  slide. 

6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand 

Preserv'd  from  every  snare; 
They  shall  possess  the  promis'd  land, 
And  dwell  for  ever  there. 


PSALMS.  93 

PSALM   37-  ft  23  —  37.   Third  Part.     C.  M. 
The  way  and  end  of  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

1  "I\/rV  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
1VJL  Are  order'd  by  thy  will : 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again, 

Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 

2  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways, 

Their  virtues  he  approves: 
He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

3  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  their  home; 
He  feasts  them  now  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

e  4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 
Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown ; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 

PAUSE. 

5  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen, 
Not  fearing  man  nor  God , 
Like  a  tall  bay-tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad : 

— 6  And  lo,  he  vanish'd  from  the  ground, 

_ Destroy 'd  by  hands  unseen; 
a     Nor  root,"  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

— 7  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 

His  several  steps  attend ; 
e      True  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  ways, 

And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

PSALM  38-  C.  M. 
Guilt  of  Conscience  and  Relief;  or.  Repentance  and  Prayer 
for  Pardon  and  Health. 

u  1     A  MIDST  thy  wrath  remember  love, 
-t\.  Restore  thy  servant,  Lord  : 
Nor  let  a  Father's  chastening  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 

2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  my  heart, 
My  flesh  is  sorely  press 'd ; 
Between  the  sorrow  and  the  smart 
My  spirit  finds  no  rest. 


94  PSALMS. 

i  3  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 

And  o'er  my  head  are  gone ; 
u     Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear, 

Too  hard  for  me  t'  atone. 

4  My  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea 

That  sink  my  comforts  down ; 
And  I  go  mourning  all  the  day 
Beneath  my  lather's  frown. 

5  Lord,  I  am  weaken'd  and  dismay'd, 

None  of  my  powers  are  whole  ; 
My  wounds  with  piercing  anguish  bleed 
The  anguish  of  my  soul. 

— 6  All  my  desires  to  thee  are  known, 
Thine  eye  counts  every  tear ; 
And  every  sigh  and  every  groan 
Is  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

o  7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope : 
My  God  will  hear  my  cry ; 
My  God  will  bear  my  spirit  up 
When  Satan  bids  me  die. 

— 8  [My  foes  rejoice  whene'er  I  slide, 
To  see  my  virtue  fail ; 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  pride 
Whene'er  their  wiles  prevail. 

a  9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilty  ways, 

And  grieve  for  all  my  sin ; 
u     I'll  mourn  how  weak  the  seeds  of  grace, 

And  beg  support  divine. 

i  10  My  God,  forgive  my  follies  past, 
And  be  for  ever  nigh: 

0  Lord  of  my  salvation,  haste 
Before  thy  servant  die.] 

PSALM  39-    v.  1—3.  First  Part.     C.  M. 
Watchfulness  over  the  Tongue;  or, Prudence  and  Zeal 

1  rpHUS  I  resolved  before  the  Lord: 
X    "Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue; 

"Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
"Or  do  my  neighbor  wrong." 

2  Whene'er  constrain'd  awhile  to  stay 

With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 


PSALMS.  95 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 
The  pious  thoughts  I  feel, 
Lest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

e  4  Yet,  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 

I'll  not  be  overaw'd, 
o       But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 

That  I  can  speak  for  God. 

PSALM   39-    v.  4  —  7.     Second  Part.  C  M 
The  Vanity  of  Man  as  Mortal. 

1  rpEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
_L    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  : 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

a  2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 
An  inch  or  two  of  time ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

i  3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move, 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain : 
e      They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
—       But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show, 
Some  dig  for  golden  ore  ; 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

i  5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 
From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust  1 

a      They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

— 6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 
My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

PSALM   39-  v.  9  —  13.     Third  Part.  C.  M- 
Sick-bed  Devotion;  or,  Pleading  without  Repining. 

uip  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 

vX  Behold  the  pains  I  feel : 
i      But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 

Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 
—2  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 
They  come  at  thy  command ; 


96  PSALMS. 

I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word, 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

a  3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 
Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes : 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

u  4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 
We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

—  5  I  'm  but  a  stranger  here  below, 
As  all  my  fathers  were : 
May  I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go, 
When  I  thy  summons  hear ! 

6  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  awhile 
Before  my  last  remove, 
o     Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still, 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

PSALM  40.  v.  1—3,  5,  17.  First  Part.  C. 

A  Song  of  Deliverance  from  great  Distress, 

i  1  T  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord, 
JL  He  bow'd  to  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

— 2  He  rais'd  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 
Where  mourning  long  I  lay, 
And  from  my  bonds  releas'd  my  feet, 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

e  3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 
And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 

o  4  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad ; 
The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

i  5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love ! 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  how  great! 
We  have  not  words,  nor  hours  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

— 6  When  I'm  afflicted,  poor  and  low, 
And  light  and  peace  depart, 


PSALMS.  97 

o      My  God  beholds  my  heavy  wo, 
And  bears  me  on  his  heart. 

PSALM  40-  v.  6—9.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

The  Incarnation  and  Sacrifice  of  Christ. 

1  npHUS  saith  the  Lord;  "Your  work  is  vain, 
J_    "Give  your  burnt-offerings  o'er; 

"In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  slain 
"My  soul  delights  no  more." 

2  Then  spake  the  Saviour;  Lo,  I'm  here. 

"My  God,  to  do  thy  will; 
"  Whate'er  thy  sacred  books  declare, 
"Thy  servant  shall  fulfil. 

3  "Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight, 

"  I  keep  it  near  my  heart ; 
"  Mine  ears  are  open'd  with  delight 
"To  what  thy  lips  impart." 

4  And  see !  the  bless'd  Redeemer  comes, 

Th'  eternal  Son  appears, 
And  at  th'  appointed  time  assumes 
The  body  God  prepares. 

5  Much  he  reveal'd  his  Father's  grace, 

And  much  his  truth  he  show'd, 
And  preach'd  the  way  of  righteousness 
Where  great  assemblies  stood. 

6  His  Father's  honor  touch'd  his  heart, 

He  pity'd  sinners'  cries, 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

PAUSE. 

7  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed, 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean ; 
But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 
Atones  for  all  our  sin. 

8  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spread, 

And  Satan's  kingdom  shook; 
Thus,  by  the  woman's  promis'd  seed, 
The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 

PSALM  40-  v.  5—10.     L.  M. 

Christ  our  Sacrifice. 

1  rpHE  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought, 
JL    Exceed  our  praise,  surmount  our  thought; 
Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail, 
My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 
o 


98  PSALMS. 

2  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt, 

Can  cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt ; 
But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 
An  all-sufficient  sacrifice. 

3  Lo!  thine  eternal  Son  appears, 
To  thy  designs  he  bows  his  ears ; 
Assumes  a  body  well  prepar'd, 
And  well  performs  a  work  so  hard. 

4  "Behold  I  come,"  (the  Saviour  cries, 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes,) 

c  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 
'Of  sins,  and  do  thy  will,  my  God. 

'  'Tis  written  in  thy  great  decree, 
''Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
'  I  must  fulfil  the  Saviour's  part, 
'And,  lo!  thy  law  is  in  my  heart. 

'I'll  magnify  thy  holy  law, 
'And  rebels  to  obedience  draw, 

When  on  my  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 

Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky. 

The  Spirit  shall  descend  and  show 
What  thou  hast  done  and  what  I  do ; 
The  wondering  world  shall  learn  thy  grace, 
And  all  creation  tune  thy  praise." 

PSALM  41-  ».  1  —  3.  L.  M. 

Charity  to  the  Poor;  or,  Pity  to  the  Afflicted. 

1  "DLESS'D  is  the  man ,  whose  breast  can  move 
J3  And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor ; 
Whose  soul,  by  sympathizing  love, 

Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 

More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do ; 
He,  in  the  time  of  general  grief, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  mercy  too. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 

With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth, 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven, 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heavec 


PSALMS.  99 

PSALM  42-    v.  1  —  9.     C.  M. 

Desertion  and  Hope;  or,  complaint  of  Absence  from  Public 
If  orship. 

1  TTTITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 
i        VV    My  God,  to  thee  I  look; 

—  So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  rind 

And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

i   2  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace, 

And  meet  my  God  again ! 
a      So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 

My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

3  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul, 
And  tears  are  my  repast ; 

—  The  foe  insults  without  control, 

"  And  where's  your  God  at  last?" 

u  4  'Tie  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 
I  think  on  ancient  days ; 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go, 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

i  5  But  why,  my  soul,  sink  down  so  far 
Beneath  this  heavy  load ! 
My  spirits,  why  indulge  despair, 
And  sin  against  my  God ! 

— 6  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 

Can  all  thy  woes  remove ; 
o      For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 

And  sing  restoring  love. 

PSALM  42   v.  6  — 11.  L.  M. 

Melancholy  Thoughts  reproved;  or,  Hope  in  Affliction. 

u  1  "]\/TY  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 

—  J_V_L  But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind, 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 

When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind, 
i  2  Huge  troubles  with  tumultuous  noise, 

Swell,  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread; 
The  rising  waves  drown  all  my  joys, 
And  roll  tremendous  o'er  my  head. 
— 3  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love, 
^Yhen  I  address  his  throne  by  day; 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove;" 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

i  4  I'll  cast  myself  before  his  feet, 

—  And  say,  "My  God,  my  heavenly  rock. 


100  PSALMS. 

u     "  Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 

"  The  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke  1" 

—  5  I'll  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low; 
i  Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  grief! 

e      Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too; 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 

o  6  My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy, 

Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
And  lead  me  to  thine  heavenly  hill. 

PSALM  43-  C.  M. 

Safety  in  Divine  Protection. 

1  TUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause 
*J    Against  a  sinful  race; 

From  vile  oppression  and  deceit 
Secure  me  by  thy  grace. 

2  On  thee  my  steadfast  hope  depends ; 

And  am  I  left  to  mourn? 
To  sink  in  sorrows,  and  in  vain 
Implore  thy  kind  return'? 

3  O  send  thy  light  to  guide  my  feet, 

And  bid  thy  truth  appear; 
Conduct  me  to  thy  holy  hill, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there. 

4  Then  to  thy  altar,  O  my  God, 

My  joyful  feet  shall  rise, 
And  my  triumphant  songs  shall  praise 
The  God  that  rules  the  skies. 

5  Sink  not,  my  soul,  beneath  thy  fear, 

Nor  yield  to  weak  despair ; 
For  I  shall  live  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  guardian  care. 

PSALM  44-  v.  1—  3,  8,  15,  26.     C.  M. 

The  Church's  complaint  in  Persecution. 

1  T  ORD,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old, 
JLi  Thy  works  of  power  and  grace, 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 

The  wonders  of  their  days. 

2  They  saw  thy  beauteous  churches  rise, 

The  spreading  gospel  run  ; 
o      While  light  and  glory  from  the  skies 
Through  all  their  temples  shone. 


PSALMS.  101 

e  3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day, 
And  in  a  cheerful  throng 
Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray, 
And  grace  was  all  their  song, 
i  4  But  now  our  souls  are  seiz'd  with  shame, 
Confusion  tills  our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 
— 5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 
Nor  falsely  dealt  with  heaven, 
Nor  have  our  steps  declin'd  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  given. 
a  6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 
With  their  destructive  breath, 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruised  us  sore, 
Hard  bv  the  gates  of  death. 


7  We  are  expos'd  all  day  to  die, 
As  martyrs  for  thy  name  ; 
As  sheep  for  slaughter  bound  we  lie, 
And  wait  the  kindling  flame. 
— 8  Awake,  arise,  almighty  Lord, 

Why  sleeps  thy  wonted  grace  ] 
Why  should  we  seem  like  men  abhorr'd, 
Or  banish'd  from  thy  face  ? 
9  Wilt  thou  for  ever  cast  us  off, 
And  still  neglect  our  cries  ? 
For  ever  hide  thine  heavenly  love 
From  our  afflicted  eyesl 
u  10  Down  to  the  dust  our  soul  is  bow'd, 

And  dies  upon  the  ground ; 
—     Rise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud, 
And  all  their  powers  confound. 
11  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  God: 
We  plead  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

PSALM   45.     S.  M. 

rke  Olory  of  Christ;  the  Success  of  the  Gospel,  and  ths 
Gentile  Church. 

1  Tl/T Y  Saviour  and  my  Xing, 
_LVJ_  Thy  beauties  are  divine; 
Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 


102  PSALMS. 

o  2  Now  make  thy  glory  known, 

—  Gird  on  thy  dreadful  sword, 
And  ride  in  majesty  to  spread 

The  conquests  of  thy  word. 

3  Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 
i  Or  make  their  hearts  obey, 

—  While  justice,  meekness,  grace,  and  truth, 

Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

e  4  Thy  laws,  O  God,  are  right, 
Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand ; 
And  thy  victorious  gospel  prove 
A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

i   5  [Thy  Father,  and  thy  God, 

—  Hath,  without  measure,  shed 
His  Spirit,  like  a  grateful  oil, 

T'  anoint  thy  sacred  head.] 

i   6  [Behold  at  thy  right  hand 

The  Gentile  church  is  seen, 
A  beauteous  bride,  in  rich  attire, 
—       And  princes  guard  the  queen.] 

7  Fair  bride,  receive  his  love, 
Forget  thy  Father's  house  i 
Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol  gods, 
And  pay  the  Lord  thy  vows. 

e  8  O  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  sweetest  thoughts  employ ; 

0  Thy  children  shall  his  honor  sing, 

And  taste  the  heavenly  joy. 

PSALM  45.    C.  M. 

The  personal  Glories  and  Government  of  Christ. 

1  T  'LL  speak  the  honors  of  my  King, 
-L  His  form  divinely  fair ; 

None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

y  2  Sweet  is  thy  speech ;  and  heavenly  grace 

Upon  thy  lips  is  shed : 
—    Thy  God  with  blessings  infinite 

Hath  crown'd  thy  sacred  head. 

v  3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince, 
Ride  with  majestic  sway ; 
Thy  terror  shall  strike  through  thy  foes, 
And  make  the  world  obey. 


PSALMS.  103 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands, 
Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peaceful  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  thy  saints  by  love. 

— 5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 
i  But  mercy  is  thy  choice ; 

e      And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most  peculiar  joys. 

PSALM  45-     First  Part.     L.  M. 
The  Glory  of  Christ,  and  Power  of  his  Gospel. 

1  "VfOW  be  my  heart  inspir'd  to  sing 
JLM   The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King, 
i      Jesus,  the  Lord ;  how  heavenly  fair 
His  form !  how  bright  his  beauties  are ! 

— 2  O'er  all  the  sons  of  human  race 
He  shines  with  far  superior  grace; 

e      Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows, 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

u  3  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord  ; 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword : 
In  majesty  and  glory  ride, 
With  truth  and  meekness  at  thy  side. 

a  4  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart, 

Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart ; 
Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sweet, 
Sb^all  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 

u  5  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands; 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands : 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right, 
But  grace  and  justice  thy  delight. 

— 6  God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head ; 

o      And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  bless'd 
His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 

PSALM  4*5      Second  Part.     L.  M. 
Christ  and  his  Church;  or,  the  mystical  Marriage. 

i  1  rpHE  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 
_L    Adorn'd  with  majesty  and  grace ! 

e      He  comes  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

u  2  At  his  right  hand  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen,  array'd  in  purest  gold; 


104  PSALMS. 

—  The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress ; 
Her  robes  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own, 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne ; 
u      Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget, 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

— 4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  fav'rite  of  his  choice; 
Let  him  be  lov'd  and  yet  ador'd, 
For  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

y  5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 
And  all  thy  sons  (a  numerous  train,) 
Each,  like  a  prince,  in  glory  reign. 

u  6  Let  endless  honors  crown  his  head ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread ; 

—  While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 

PSALM  4©.    First  Part.     L.  M. 

The  Church'' s  safety  and  triumph  among  the  national  Des- 
olations. 

1  /^i  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
\JT  When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade  ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 
o  2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurlM 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

o  3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 
i  In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 

—  While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

i  Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

a  4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ! 
u     Life, love,  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 

And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

— 5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 
Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 
And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

m  6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threat'ning  hour ; 


PSALMS.  105 

Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  arm'd  with  power. 

PSALM  46-  Second  Part.     L.  M. 

God  fights  for  his   Church. 

e  1  T  ET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, 

JLi  Though  tyrants  rage,  and  kingdoms  rise ; 
u     He  utters  his  almighty  voice, 
i  The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

e  2  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought. 

And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid ; 
i      Behold  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought, 
i  V      *  desolations  he  has  made. 

e  3  From  pea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease ; 

u     When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 

He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace. 

y  4  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear, 

Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  flame  ; 

u      Let  earth  in  silent  wonder  hear 

The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 

u  5  "Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God ; 
"I  reign  exalted  o'er  the  lands; 
"I  will  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 
"But  still  my  throne  in  Zion  stanch-." 

a  6  O  Lord  of  hosts,  almighty  King, 
i  While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell, 

—    Our  faith  shall  sit  secure  and  sing, 
o         Xor  fear  the  raging  powers  of  hell. 

PSALM  47.  L.  M. 

Christ  Ascending  and  Reigning. 

e  1  f\  FOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
\J  To  God  the  sovereign  King  ! 
Let  even"  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high; 
His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

o  3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King. 
Let  mortals  learn  their  strains ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing: 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 
5* 


106  PSALMS. 

a  4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound, 
Let  knowledge  guide  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

— 5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race ; 
o      But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own, 

And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 
There  Abraham's  God  is  known : 
u      While  powers  and  princes ,  shields  and  swords , 
Submit  before  his  throne. 

PSALM  48-  v.  1—8.    First  Part.    S.  M. 

The  Church  is  the  Honor  and  Safety  of  a  Nation. 

1  p  REAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
VT  And  let  his  praise  be  great, 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

y  2  [These  temples  of  his  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand ! 
*—    The  honors  of  our  native  place, 
o  And  bulwarks  of  our  land.] 

— 3  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress ; 
a      How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone, 

How  fair  his  heavenly  grace ! 

—-4  When  kings  against  her  join'd 
And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 
^  They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

a  5  When  navies,  tall  and  proud, 

Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace, 
o      He  sends  his  tempest,  roaring  loud, 

And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 

— 6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  flocks  have  been. 

7  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair, 
Recall  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 


PSALMS.  107 

PSALM  48-  v.  10-14.  Second  Part.  S.  If. 
The  Beauty  of  the  Church;  or,  Gospel  Worship  and  Order. 

1  T^  AR  as  thy  name  is  known 
JO    The  world  declares  thy  praise; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

e  2  With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
<>      Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 

And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

a  3  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well : 

i  4  The  orders  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
—        And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise ! 
How  glorious  to  behold ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorn 'd  with  gold. 

e  6  The  God  we  worship  now, 
Will  guide  us  till  we  die ; 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

PSALM  49-  v.  6  —  14.     First  Part.     C.  M. 
Pride  and  Death;  or,  the  Vanity  of  Life  and  Riches. 

1  TT7"HY  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow 

VV    To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honors  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  ] 

2  [Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn, 

Made  of  the  self  same  clay ; 
And  boast,  as  though  his  flesh  were  bora 
Of  better  dust  than  they?] 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve, 
Redeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  [Eternal  life  can  ne'er  be  sold, 

The  ransom  is  too  high: 


L08  PSALMS. 

Justice  will  ne'er  be  brib'd  with  gold, 
That  man  may  never  die.] 

5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 

The  timorous  and  the  brave, 
Quit  their  possessions,  close  their  eyes, 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride. 

"My  house  shall  ever  stand; 
"And  that  my  name  may  long  abide, 
"I'll  give  it  to  my  land." 

a  7  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  his  hopes  are  lost ; 

How  soon  his  mem'ry  dies ! 
—    His  name  is  buried  in  the  dust 

Where  his  own  body  lies. 

PAUSE. 

8  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way; 

And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain, 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  say, 
And  act  their  works  again. 

9  Men,  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

Though  honor  raise  them  high, 
a     Live  like  the  beast,  a  thoughtless  race, 
a         And  like  the  beast  they  die. 

10  [Laid  in  the  grave  like  silly  sheep, 
Death  triumphs  o'er  them  there, 
Till  the  last  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep, 
And  wakes  them  in  despair.] 

PSALM  49-    v.  14  —  15.     Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Death  and  the  Resurrection. 

1  T7~E  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  the  just, 
JL    And  trample  on  the  poor, 
When  death  has  brought  you  down  to  dust 
u         Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 

e  2  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the  scene ; 
i  When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 

When  shall  the  just  revive,  and  reign 
O'er  all  that  scorn'd  them  here! 

— 3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive, 

Call'd  from  the  world  away, 
o      And  break  the  prison  of  the  grave, 

To  raise  my  mouldering  clay. 


PSALMS.  109 

y  4  Heaven  is  my  everlasting  home, 

Th'  inheritance  is  sure; 
—    Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 
i  But  I  '11  repine  no  more. 

PSALM  49-     L.  M. 

The  Rich  Sinner's  Death,  and  the  Saint's  Resurrection. 

1  XTTHY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor, 

V  V    And  boast  the  large  estates  they  have  ? 
How  vain  are  riches  to  secure 

Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave ! 

2  They  can't  redeem  an  hour  from  death 

With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust ; 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath 

When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust. 

3  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 

Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round ; 
That  flesh  so  delicately  fed 

Lies  cold  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 

4  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  dies, 

And  leaves  his  glories  in  the  tomb: 
e      The  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise 

And  hear  th'  oppressor's  awful  doom. 

a  5  His  honors  perish  in  the  dust, 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blood  ; 

e     That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

o  6  My  Saviour  shall  my  life  restore, 

And  raise  me  from  my  dark  abode; 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more, 
But  dwell  forever  near  my  God. 

PSALM  oO      r.   1—  6.     First  Part.     CM. 
The  last  Judgment;  or,  the  Saints  Reiearded. 

1  FT1HE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne, 
JL    Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh, 

The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

"  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin ;" 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

u  3  Thron'd  on  a  cloud  our  God  shall  come  : 
Bright  flames  prepare  his  way ; 


110  PSALMS. 

Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

—4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
u     And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 

His  justice  and  their  doom. 
— 5  "  But  gather  all  my  saints,  (he  cries,) 
"  That  made  their  peace  with  God, 
"  By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
"And  sealed  it  with  his  blood. 
6  "  Their  faith  and  works,  brought  forth  to  light 
"  Shall  make  the  world  confess 
"  My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 
"And  heaven  adore  my  grace." 

PSALM  &®.    v.  10,  11,  14,  15,  23. 

Second  Part.     C.  M. 

Obedience  is  better   than  Sacrifices, 

1  rpHUS  saith  the  Lord ;  < '  The  spacious  fields 
X   "  And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine  ; 

"  O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 
"  I  claim  a  right  divine. 

2  "I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 

"  Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire ; 
"  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 
"  Is  all  that  I  require. 

3  "  Invoke  my  name  when  trouble's  near, 

"  My  hand  shall  set  thee  free  : 
"Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
"  The  honor  due  to  me. 

4  "  The  man  that  offers  humble  praise, 

"  Declares  my  glory  best ; 
"  And  those  that  tread  my  holy  ways, 
"Shall  my  salvation  taste." 

PSALM  50-  0.1,5*8, 16,21,22.  Third  Part.  CM. 

The  Judgment  of  Hypocrites. 

1  TTrHEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend, 

VV    And  saints  surround  the  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend, 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

2  "  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 

"  Will  I  the  world  reprove  ; 
"  Altars,  and  rites,  and  forms  are  vain 
«  Without  the  fire  of  love. 


PSALMS.  1 1 1 

3  "And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 

11  To  bring  their  "sacrifice ! 
"  They  call  my  statutes  just  and  true, 
"  But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 

4  "  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight 

"  And  sin  without  control ! 
"But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light, 
"  With  anguish  in  your  soul/' 

a  5  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear ; 
a      If  once  you  fall  beneath  his  sword. 

There's  no  deliv'rer  there. 

PSALM   o©     L.  ML 

Hypocrisy  exposed. 

1  rpHE  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches  warns, 
JL    Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear, 

Who  place  their  hope  in  rites  and  forms, 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 

2  Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  name, 

With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit ; 
A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 
And  sooth  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 

3  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbors  wrong, 

Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Makers  face : 

They  take  his  cov'nant  on  their  tongue, 

But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 

4  To  heaven  thev  lift  their  hands  unclean, 

Defil'd  with'lust,  defil'd  with  blood: 
By  night  they  practise  every  sin, 
By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God. 

5  And  while  his  judgments  long  delay, 

-  They  grow  secure  and  sin  the  more ; 
They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  put  far  off  the  dreadful  hour. 

a  6  Oh  dreadful  hour !  when  God  draws  near, 
And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes ! 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 
And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

PSALM  50-     To  a  new  tune. 
The   last  Judgment. 

THE  Lord,  the  sov 'reign,  sends  his  summons 
forth, 
Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  north. 


112  PSALMS. 

From  east  to  west  the  sounding  orders  spread 
Through  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead. 
No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay  ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more ;  behold  the  day. 

2  Behold  the  Judge  descends,  his  guards  are  nigh, 
Tempest  and  lire  attend  him  down  the  sky  ; 
Heaven,  earth  and  hell,  draw  near;  let  all  things 

come 
To  hear  his  justice  and  the  sinner's  doom ; 
But  gather  first  my  saints,  (the  Judge  commands,) 
Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands. 

3  Behold  my  cov'nant  stands  for  ever  good, 
►Seal'd  by  the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 

And  sign'd  by  all  their  names,  the  Greek,  the  Jew, 
That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new  : 
There's  no  distinction  here,  prepare  the  thrones, 
And  near  me  seat  my  fav'rites  and  my  sons. 

4  I,  the  almighty  Saviour,  and  their  God, 

I  am  their  Judge ;  ye  heavens  proclaim  abroad 
My  just,  eternal  sentence,  and  declare, 
Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear : 
Sinners  in  Zion,  tremble  and  retire ; 
I  doom  thee,  painted  hypocrite,  to  fire. 

5  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
Do  I  condemn  thee ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
Without  the  rlame  of  love ;  in  vain  the  store 
Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before : 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts,  and  savage  breed, 
Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where  they 

feed. 

6  If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food? 
When  did  I  thirst,  or  taste  the  victim's  blood'? 
Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
Thy  solemn  chatt'rings,  and  fantastic  vows'? 
Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold, 
Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold? 

7  Unthinking  wretch !  how  couldst  thou  hope  to 

please 
A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these] 
While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy  tongue, 
Thou  lov'st  deceit  and  dost,  thy  brother  wrong, 
In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends, 
Thieves  and  adult'rers  are  thy  chosen  friends. 

8  Silent  I  waited,  with  long-suffering  love; 
But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'er  reprove? 


PSALMS.  113 

And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within. 
That  God  the  Righteous  would  indulge  thy  sin? 
Behold  my  terrors  now ;  my  thunders  roll, 
And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul. 

9  Sinners,  awake  betimes;  ye  fools  be  wise; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise ; 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  sinful  works 

amend, 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend, 
Lest,  like  a  lion,  his  last  vengeance  tear 
Your  trembling  souls,  and  no  deliv'rer  near. 

PSALM  oO-  To  the  old  proper  tune. 
The  last  Judgment. 

1  rpHE  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons  forth, 
JL  Calls  the  south  nations  and  awakes  the  north : 

From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread, 
Through  distant  worlds,  and  regions  of  the  dead. 
The  trumpet  sounds,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  uith  cheerful  voices. 

2  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more :  behold  the  day ! 
Behold  the  Judge  descends ;  his  guards  are  nigh : 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky. 
When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

3  "Heaven,  earth  and  hell,  draw  near;  let  all 

things  come 
"To  hear  my  justice  and  the  sinner's  doom; 
"  But  gather  first  my  saints,  the  Judge  commands, 
"Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands. 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  passion ; 
And  shout,  ye  saints,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

4  "Behold  my  cov'nant  stands  for  ever  good, 
"SeaPd  by  the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood; 

"  And  sign 'd  with  all  their  names;  the  Greek,  the 

Jew, 
"That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new. 
There11  s  no  distinction  here;  join  all  your  voices, 
And  raise  your  heads,  ye  saints,  for  heaven  rejoices. 

5  "  Here,  (saith  the  Lord,)  ye  angels,  spread  their 

thrones. 
"And  near  me  seat  my  fav'rites  and  my  sons: 
"Come,  my  redeern'd,  possess  the  joys  prepar'd 
"  Ere  time  began,  'tis  your  divine  reward. 


114  PSALMS. 

When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  passion, 
JLnd  shout,  ye  saints,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

G  "I  am  the  Saviour;  I  th'  almighty  God, 
"  The  sovereign  Judge :  ye  heavens  proclaim  abroad 
"My  just,  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 
"Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear. 
When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

7  ' '  Stand  forth ,  thou  bold  blasphemer ,  and  profane ; 
"Now  feel  my  wrath,  nor  call  my  threat'nings 

vain : 
"Thou  hypocrite,  once  dress'd  in  saint's  attire, 
"I  doom  thee,  painted  hypocrite,  to  fire. 
Judgment  proceeds,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

8  "Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
"  Do  I  condemn  thee;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
"Without  the  flame  of  love;  in  vain  the  store 
"  Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before. 
Earth  is  the  Lord^s;  all  nature  shall  adore  him; 
Wliile  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

9  "If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food? 
"When  did  I  thirst  or  drink  thy  bullock's  blood? 
"Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts,  and  savage  breed, 
"  Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where  they 

feed. 
Jill  is  the  Lord's;  he  rules  the  wide  creation; 
Gives  sinners  vengeance,  and  the  saint3  salvation. 

10  "  Can  I  be  flatter 'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
"Thy  solemn  chatt'rings  and  fantastic  vows? 
"Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold, 
"Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold? 
God  is  the  judge  of  hearts;  no  fair  disguises 

Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  rises. 

PAUSE   THE   SECOND. 

1 1  "Unthinking  wretch !  how  couldst  thou  hope  to 

please 
"A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these? 
"  Wliile  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy  tongue, 
"Thou  lov'st  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  wrong. 
Judgment  proceeds,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 


PSALMS.  115 

12  "In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends: 
"Thieves  and  adult'rers  are  thy  chosen  friends: 
"While  the  false  flatt'rer  at  mine  altar  waits, 
"His  hardend  soul  divine  instruction  hates. 
God  is  the  judge  of  hearts;  no  fair  disguises 

Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  rises. 

13  "Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love; 

"  But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'er  reprove  ? 
"  And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
"That  the  All-Holy  would  indulge  thy  sin! 
See,  God  appears,  all  nations  join  V  adore  him  ; 
Judgment  proceeds,  and  sinners  fall  before  him. 

14  "Behold  my  terrors  now,  my  thunders  roll, 
"And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul: 
"Now,  like  a  lion,  shall  my  vengeance  "tear 
Thy  bleeding  heart,  and  no  deliverer  near. 
Judgment  concludes,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

Epiphonema. 

15  Sinners,  awake  betimes;  ye  fools,  be  wise; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise: 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  sinful  works 

amend, 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend. 
Then  join,  ye  saints,  wake  every  cheerful  passion; 
W]ten  Christ  returns,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

PSALM  51-     First  Part.     L.  M. 

A  Penitent  pleading  for  Pardon. 

u  1   QHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive; 

0  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  : 

i  Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free] 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee ! 

— 2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 

The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace ; 
u      Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound; 
—    So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

3  Oh  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
u      Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

a  4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 

1  am  condemn'd,  but  thou  art  clear. 


116  PSALMS. 

o  5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
i       I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death ; 
a      And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 
i  6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
—    Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
e      Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 

Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

PSALM  51.     Second  Part.     L.  M. 
Original  and  actual  Sin  confessed. 

i  I  T  ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
JLi  And  born  unholy  and  unclean ; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart; 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true ; 
Oh  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 

4  Behold  I  fall  before  thy  face, 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

— 6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone ; 

e      Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow : 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

a  7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease : 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

PSALM  51.     Third  Part.     L.  M. 

The  Backslider  restored;  or,  Repentance  and  Faith  in  the 

Blood  of  Christ. 

i   1  f~\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
v_7    Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 


PSALMS.  117 

— 2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  from  sin: 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

a  3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight: 

—  Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

a  4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  .Spirit,  Lord, 

—  Thy  help  and  comfort  still  aftbrd, 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 

To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 
5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 

Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 
e      The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 

A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 
u  6  3Iy  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust. 

And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 

And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 
— 7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways: 

Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace ; 
e      I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 

And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 
8  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ! 
o      Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song; 
y      And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

PSALM  51.     r.  3— 13.     First  Part.     CM. 

Original  and  actual  Sin  confessed  and  pardoned. 

1  T  ORD,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
_Li  And  guilt  before  thine  eyes ; 

a      Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 
How  high  my  crimes  arise  ! 

2  Shouldst  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hell. 

And  crush  my  flesh  to  dust, 
Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance  well, 
And  earth  must  own  it  "just. 
— 3  I  from  the  stock  of  Adam  came, 
Unholy  and  unclean ; 
All  my  original  is  shame, 
And  all  my  nature  sin. 
4  Born  in  a  world  of  guilt,  I  drew 
Contagion  with  my  breath ; 


118  PSALMS. 

And  as  my  days  advanc'd,  I  grew 
A  juster  prey  for  death. 

i   5  Cleanse  me,  0  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 
With  thy  forgiving  love ; 
Oh  make  my  broken  spirit  whole ; 
And  bid  my  pains  remove. 

6  Let  not  thy  Spirit  e'er  depart, 
Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

e  7  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before  the  sons  of  men  ; 
o      Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 

And  turn  to  God  again. 

PSALM  51.    v.  14  —  17.  Second  Part.    C.  M 

Repentance  and  Faith  in  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

i   1  /~\  GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, 
\J     My  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

— 2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 
e  Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 

o      Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

i   3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ; 
o      The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 

Sufficient  and  alone. 

— 4  A  soul  oppress'd  with  sin's  desert 
My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 


PSALM  53-  C.  M. 

The  Disappointment  of  the  Wicked. 

HY  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast 
And  heavenly  grace  despise? 
In  their  own  arm  they  put  their  trust, 
And  fill  their  mouth  with  lies. 


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2  But  God  in  vengeance  shall  destroy, 
And  drive  them  from  his  face ; 
No  more  shall  they  his  church  annoy, 
Nor  find  on  earth  a  place. 


PSALMS.  119 

j  3  But  like  a  cultur'd  olive  grove, 
Dress'd  in  immortal  green, 
Thy  children,  blooming  in  thy  love, 
Amid  thy  courts  are  seen. 
y  4  On  thine  eternal  grace,  O  Lord, 
Thy  saints  shall  rest  secure, 
And  all  who  trust  thy  holy  word, 
Shall  find  salvation  sure. 

PSALM  52    L.  M. 

The  Folly  of  Self-dependence. 

1  "TTTHY  should  the  haughty  hero  boast 

VV    His  vengeful  arm,  his'  warlike  host? 
While  blood  defiles  his  cruel  hand, 
And  desolation  wastes  the  land. 

2  He  joys  to  hear  the  captive's  cry, 
The  widow's  groan,  the  orphan's  sigh, 
And  when  the  wearied  sword  would  spare, 
His  falsehood  spreads  the  fatal  share. 

3  He  triumphs  in  the  deeds  of  wrong, 
And  arms  with  rage  his  impious  tongue : 
With  pride  proclaims  his  dreadful  power, 
And  bids  the  trembling  world  adore. 

o  4  But  God  beholds,  and  with  a  frown 
Casts  to  the  dust  his  honors  down  ; 

—  The  righteous  freed,  their  hopes  recall, 
And  hail  the  proud  oppressor's  fall. 

5  How  long  th'  insulting  tyrant  lies, 
Who  dar'd  the  eternal  Power  despise ; 
And  vainly  deern'd  with  envious  joy, 
His  arm  almighty  to  destroy. 
o  fi  We  praise  thee,  Lord,  who  heard  our  cries, 
And  sent  salvation  from  the  skies ; 

—  The  saints  who  saw  our  mournful  days, 
Shall  join  our  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

PSALM    53     v.  4  —  6.     C.  M. 

Victory  and  Deliverance  from  Persecution. 

RE  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools, 
Who  thus  destroy  her  saints  1 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  her  complaints  ? 

They  shall  be  seiz'd  with  sad  surprise ; 

For  God's  avenging  arm 
Shall  crush  the  hand  that  dares  arise 

To  do  his  children  harm. 


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120  PSALMS. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array ; 
When  God  has  first  despis'd  their  host, 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

4  O  for  a  word  from  Zion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore ! 
Thy  joyful  saints  thy  praise  shall  sing, 
And  Israel  weep  no  more. 

PSALM  |>4.    C.  M. 

1  OEHOLD  us,  Lord,  and  let  our  cry 

J3  Before  thy  throne  ascend, 

Cast  thou  on  us  a  pitying  eye, 

And  still  our  lives  defend. 

2  For  slaughtering  foes  insult  us  round, 

Oppressive,  proud,  and  vain  ; 
They  cast  thy  temples  to  the  ground. 
And  all  our  rites  profane. 

3  Yet  thy  forgiving  grace  we  trust, 

And  in  thy  power  rejoice ; 
Thine  arm  shall  crush  our  foes  to  dust, 
Thy  praise  inspire  our  voice. 

4  Be  thou  with  those  whose  friendly  hand 

Upheld  us  in  distress ; 
Extend  thy  truth  through  every  land, 
And  still  thy  people  bless. 

PSALM  55-  v.  1-8.  16-18,22.  CM. 

Support  for  the  afflicted  and  tempted  Soul. 

1  S~\  GOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries, 
\Jr  Behold  my  flowing  tears  ; 

For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise, 
And  triumph  in  my  fears. 

2  Their  rage  is  levell'd  at  my  life  ; 

My  soul  with  guilt  they  load, 
And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife, 
To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 

3  What  inward  pains  my  heart-strings  wound 

I  groan  with  every  breath  ; 

Horror  and  fear  beset  me  round, 

Among  the  shades  of  death. 

i  4  Oh,  were  I  like  a  feather'd  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wings, 
—    I'd  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove 

From  all  these  restless  things. 


PSALMS.  121 

a  5  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  go, 
And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow, 
Temptations  never  come. 

— 6  Yain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  all, 
a         To  'scape  the  rage  of  hell ! 
—    The  mighty  God,  on  whom  I  call, 
Can  save"  me  here  as  well. 

PAUSE. 

e  7  By  morning  light  I'll  seek  his  face, 
At  noon  repeat  my  cry ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace, 
Nor  will  he  long  deny. 

o  8  (rod  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fears 
Or  shield  me  when  afraid ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear, 
If  he  command  their  aid. 

— 9  I  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord ; 
The  Lord  sustains  them  all ; 
My  courage  rests  upon  his  word, 
That  saints  shall  never  fall. 

e  10  My  highest  hopes  shall  not  be  vain, 
My  lips  shall  spread  his  praise; 

a      While  cruel  and  deceitful  men 
Scarce  live  out  half  their  days. 

PSALM  55    v    15  —  17,19,22.     S.  M. 
i   1  T  ET  sinners  take  their  course, 

_Li  And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
-    But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

•2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne 
When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

e  3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

O  my  eternal  God, 
a      While  sinners  perish  in  surprise. 

Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

u  4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear,  nor  trust  thy  nanx , 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 
6 


122  PSALMS. 

— 5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord  ; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

e  6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love: 
u      The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands, 

No  earthly  power  can  move. 

PSALM  56.    C.  M. 

Deliverance  from    oppression   and   Falsehood;  or,    Qod's 
Care  of  his  people,  in  answer  to  Faith  and,  Prayer. 

a  1  /^V  THOU,  whose  justice  reigns  on  high, 
v_/  And  makes  th'  oppressor  cease, 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  peace. 

2  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies 

Join  to  devour  me,  Lord; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise, 
My  refuge  is  thy  word. 

3  In  God,  most  holy,  just  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still. 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults ; 
For  mischiefs  all  their  counsels  fill 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  they  escape  without  thy  frown  ? 

Must  their  devices  stand  ] 
Oh  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down, 
And  let  him  know  thy  hand. 

PAUSE. 

— 6  God  sees  the  sorrows  of  his  saints, 
Their  groans  affect  his  ears; 
Thy  mercy  counts  my  just  complaints, 
And  numbers  all  my  tears. 

7  When  to  thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry, 

The  wicked  fear  and  flee  : 
e      So  swift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  sky, 
So  near  is  God  to  me. 

8  In  thee,  most  holy,  just  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 


PSALMS.  123 

9  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me.  Lord, 

Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise ; 
I'll  sing,  "  How  faithful  is  thy  word ! 
"  How  righteous  all  thy  ways  !" 

10  Thou  hast  secur'd  my  soul  from  death  ; 
i  O  set  thy  pris'ner  free, 

e      That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath, 
May  be  employ 'd  for  thee. 

PSALM  <57-     L.  M. 

Praise  for  Protection;   Grace  and  Truth. 

1  1X/TV  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
1VX  Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown, 
i       Hide  me  beneath  thy  s]  ingSj 

Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

— 2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry  ; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires'  perform  : 
e      He  sends  his  angel  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

o  3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

—4  My  heart  is  fix'd  ;  my  song  shall  rai^e 
Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  ; 

o      Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise  : 
My  tongue  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

u  5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky  ;' 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
"When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

y  6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

PSALM  58-    As  the  113th  Psalm. 

Warning  to  .Magistrates. 

1    TUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
J    Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause? 
When  vile  oppression  wastes  the  land. 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor, 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure, 
While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your  hand  ? 


124  PSALMS. 

2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too? 
u         High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns, 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad, 
To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains. 
a  3  A  poison'd  arrow  is  your  tongue, 
The  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong, 

And  death  attends  where'er  it  wounds ; 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries,  nor  tears, 
So  the  deaf  adder  stops  her  ears 
Against  the  power  of  charming  sounds. 

— 4  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God, 
Those  teeth  of  lions,  dy'd  in  blood ; 

And  crush  the  serpents  in  the  dust: 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

So  let  their  hopes  and  names  be  lost. 

e  5  Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky ; 

—  Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die, 

As  hills  of  snow  dissolve  and  run  ; 
i       Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime, 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time ; 
Vain  births,  that  never  see  the  sun. 

6  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford  ; 

—  And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
"Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
"A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 

"  And  will  their  sufferings  well  repay. 


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PSALM  59-    S.  M. 

Prayer  for  National  Deliverance. 

ROM  foes,  that  round  us  rise, 


God  of  heaven,  defend 


Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  skies, 
And  with  thy  saints  contend. 

2  Behold,  from  distant  shores, 

And  desert  wilds  they  come, 
Combine  for  blood  their  barb 'rous  force, 
And  through  thy  cities  roam. 

3  Beneath  the  silent  shade, 

Their  secret  plots  they  lay ; 
Our  peaceful  walls  by  night  invade, 
And  waste  the  fields  by  day. 


PSALMS.  125 

4  And  will  the  God  of  grace, 

Regardless  of  our  pain, 
Permit,  secure,  that  impious  race 
To  riot  in  their  reign  ? 

5  In  vain  their  secret  guile, 

Or  open  force  they  prove ; 
His  eye  can  pierce  the  deepest  veil, 
His  hand  their  strength  remove. 

6  Yet  save  them,  Lord,  from  death, 

Lest  we  forget  their  doom  ; 
But  drive  them,  with  thine  angry  breath, 
Through  distant  lands  to  roam. 

7  Then  shall  our  grateful  voice 

Proclaim  our  guardian  God ; 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice, 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

PSALM  60.    C.  M. 

Looking  to  God  in  the  Distress  of  War. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  scourg'd  our  guilty  land, 
JLi  Behold  thy  people  mourn ; 
Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand, 
And  mercy  ne'er  return? 

•2  Beneath  the  terrors  of  thine  eye 
Earth's  haughty  towers  decay; 
Thy  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky, 
And  mortals  melt  away. 

u  3  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 
And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand ; 
Oh,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
And  save  the  sinking  land. 

e  4  Exalt  thy  banner  in  the  field, 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name : 
o      From  barb'rous  hosts  our  nation  shield, 

And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

— 5  Attend  our  armies  to  the  fight, 
And  be  their  guardian  God : 
In  vain  shall  numerous  powers  unite 
Against  thy  lifted  rod. 

e  6  Our  troops  beneath  thy  guiding  hand, 

Shall  gain  a  glad  renown ; 
u      Tjs  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand, 

And  treads  the  mighty  down. 


126  PSALMS. 

PSALM  ©1.  v.  1—6.  S.  M. 
Safety  in  God. 

u  1  TIT  HEN  overwhelm'*!  with  grief, 
VV     My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

i   2  Oh  lead  me  to  the  Rock 

That's  high  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

— 3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 
For  ever  I'll  abide; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

e  4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

PSALM    ©S.    v.  5  —  12.      L.  M. 

J\To  Trust  in  the  Creature;  or,  Faith  in  Divine  Grace  and 
Poiocr. 

1  ~J\/TY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone, 
JLVJ.  My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne ; 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 

My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face, 

i       When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
o      God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

a  3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity ; 
Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 

— i  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  hearts  on  glittering  dust : 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke, 
And  not  believe  what  God  has  spoke? 

a  5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd, 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 

e      "  All  power  is  his  eternal  due  ; 

"  He  must  be  feared  and  trusted  too." 

— 6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne : 


PSALMS.  127 

Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

PSALM  63-    v.  1—5.     First  Part.     C.  M. 
The  Morning  of  a  Lord's  Day. 

e  1  "C*  ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
JCi  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 

My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

i   2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 
Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

u  3  I  've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 
Through  all  thy  temple  shine; 

e      My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

— 4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 
Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

e  5  Xot  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 
Can  my  best  passions,  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

y  6  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 
I'll  bless  my  God  and  King; 
—    Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
e         And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

PSALM  63-  v.   6  —  10.     C.  M. 

Midnight  Thoughts  recollected. 

i   1  riiVvAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night 
JL    I  thought  upon  thy  power ; 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed ; 

My  soul  arose  on  high; 
—    "My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,"  I  said, 
"Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 

3  My  spirrt  labors  up  thine  hill, 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road; 
e      But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 


128  PSALMS. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings : 
o      My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

5  But  the  destroyers  of  my  peace 

Shall  fret  and  rage  in  vain ; 
The  tempter  shall  for  ever  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

a  6  Thy  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  death, 
And  send  them  down  to  dwell 
In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth, 
Or  in  the  deeps  of  hell. 

PSALM  63.  L.  M. 

Longing  after  Ood;  or,  the  Love  of  Ood  better  than  Life. 

i   1  /~"1  RE  AT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim ; 

—  vJ  Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 

Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  bless'd. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise; 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God ; 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

i  3  With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 
As  travelers,  in  thirsty  lands, 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water  brook. 

e  4  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face: 

—  Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there, 

And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

e  5  Nor  fruits,  nor  wines,  that  tempt  our  taste, 
No  pleasures  that  to  sense  belong, 
Could  make  me  so  divinely  bless'd, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  song. 

6  My  life  itself,  without  thy  love, 
No  taste  or  pleasure  could  afford ; 
Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. 

— 7  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head, 

e      One  thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight, 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 


PSALMS.  1-29 

y  8  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

PSALM  63-     S.  M. 

Seeking-  God. 

1  1\/TY  God,  permit  my  tongue 
lVX  This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail, 
To  taste  thy  love  divine : 
a  0  My  thirsty  fainting  soul 

Thy  mercy  does  implore: 

Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 

Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 

I  long  to  find  my  place, 
Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold, 
And  feel  thy  quick  ning  grace. 

4  For  life,  without  thy  love, 

No  relish  can  afford ; 
Ao  joy  can  be  compar'd  with  this, 

To  "serve  and  please  the  Lord. 
?  5  To  thee  1*11  lift  my  hands, 

And  praise  thee  while  I  live, 
Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast, 

Such  food  or  pleasure  give, 
i  G  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

I  call  my  God  to  mind ; 
I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are, 

And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

7  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence, 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

e  8  The  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

PSALM  64-    L.  M. 
1  (~^  REAT  God,  attend  to  my  complaint, 
vT  Nor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint ; 
When  foes  in  secret  spread  the  snare, 
Let  my  salvation  be  thy  care. 
6* 


130  PSALMS. 

2  Shield  me  without,  and  guard  within, 
From  treacherous  foes  and  deadly  sin : 
May  envy,  lust,  and  pride  depart, 
And  heavenly  grace  expand  my  heart. 

3  Thy  justice  and  thy  power  display, 
And  scatter  far  thy  foes  away  ; 
While  listening  nations  learn  thy  word, 
And  saints  triumphant  bless  the  Lord. 

4  Then  shall  thy  church  exalt  her  voice, 
And  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice  ; 
By  faith  approach  thine  awful  throne, 
And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

PSALM  05-  v.  1—5.  First  Part.  L.  M. 
Public  Prayer  and  Praise. 

I  rpHE  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee, 

X    My  God ;  and  praise  becomes  thy  house 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 

U  2  O  thou  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies, 
To  save,  when  humble  sinners  pray ; 

e  All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes, 
And  every  yielding  heart  obey. 

a  3  Against  my  will  my  sins  prevail, 
—        But  grace  shall  purge  away  the  stain ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 
To  wash  my  garments  white  again. 

e  4  Bless'd  is  the  man  whom  thou  shalt  choose, 
And  give  him  kind  access  to  thee ; 
Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house, 
To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 

PAUSE. 

)d  5  Let  Babel  fear  when  Zion  prays ; 

Babel  prepare  for  long  distress, 

When  Zion's  God  himself  arrays 

In  terror  and  in  righteousness. 

U  6  With  dreadful  glory  God  fulfils 

What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 
And  with  almighty  wrath  reveals 
His  love,  to  give  his  churches  rest. 

if  7  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 
To  Zion's  hill,  and  own  their  Lord; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 
Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  ador'd. 


PSALMS.  131 

PSALM  65-  r.  5  —  13.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

jivine  Providence  in  Air,  Earth,  and  Sea;  or,  the  Qod  of 

.Xature  and  Grace. 

1  rp  HE  God  of  our  salvation  hears 

JL    The  groans  of  Zion  mix'd  with  tears ; 
Yet  when  he  comes  with  kind  designs, 
Tlirough  all  the  way  his  terror  shines. 

2  On  him  the  race  of  man  depends, 
Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends, 
Where  the  Creator's  name  is  known 
By  nature's  feeble  light  alone. 

3  Sailors  that  travel  o'er  the  flood, 
Address  their  frighted  souls  to  God, 
When  tempests  rage  and  billows  roar 
At  dreadful  distance  from  the  shore. 

4  He  bids  the  noisy  tempests  cease ; 
He  calms  the  raging  crowd  to  peace, 
When  a  tumultuous  nation  raves, 
Wild  as  the  wind,  and  loud  as  waves. 

5  Whole  kingdoms,  shaken  by  the  storm, 
He  settles  in  a  peaceful  form ; 
Mountains  establish'd  by  his  hand, 
Firm  on  their  old  foundations  stand. 

6  Behold  his  ensigns  sweep  the  sky, 
New  comets  blaze,  and  lightnings  fly  ; 
The  heathen  lands,  with  swift  surprise, 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  their  eyes. 

7  At  his  command  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  leads  the  day : 
He  guides  the  sun's  declining  wheels 
Over  the  tops  of  western  hills. 

8  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice ; 
The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice 

To  see  the  earth  made  soft  with  showers, 
Laden  with  fruit  and  dress'd  in  flowers. 

9  Tie  from  his  watery  stores  on  high 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  supply ; 
He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  dispense. 

10  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field, 
Abundant  fruit  the  valleys  yield : 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neighb'ring  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

11  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array; 
There  lambs  and  larger  cattle  play ; 


132  PSALMS. 

The  larger  cattle  and  the  lamb, 
Each,  in  his  language,  speaks  thy  name. 
12  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  pow'r  divine ; 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine ; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear ; 
Great  God,  thy  goodness  crowns  the  year! 

PSALM  6H.     First  Part.  C.  M. 

A  prayer-hearing  God,  and  the  Gentiles  called. 

1  "p RAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee  ; 
jl     There  shall  our  vows  be  paid ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray, 
All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 

a  2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

—  But  pard'ning  grace  is  thine; 

e      And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

—3  Bless'd  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choose 
To  bring  them  near  thy  face, 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thine  house, 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

a  4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests, 
Thy  truth  and  terror  shine, 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness, 

—  Fulfil  thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wandering  nations  see 
The  Loi'd  is  good  and  just ; 
e      And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee, 

And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 

u  6  They  dread  thy  glittering  tokens,  Lord, 
When  signs  in  heaven  appear ; 

e      But  they  shall  learn  thy  holy  word, 
And  love  as  well  as  fear, 

PSALM  6t>.  Second  Part.     C.  M. 

The  Providence  of  God,  in  Air,  Earth,  and  Sea;  or,  the 

Bless ing-s  of  R a i n . 

1 1  jrpIS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 
JL    God  of  eternal  power ; 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

e  2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 


PSALMS.  133 

— 3  Seasons,  and  times,  and  moons,  and  hours, 
Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 
4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 
Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
Whose  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 
e  5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 
And  ranks  of  corn  appear ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 
PSALM  6*3-     Third  Part.     C.  M. 

The  blessings  of  the  Spring;  or,  God  gives  Rain. 
A  psalm  for  the  husbandman. 
1  /"^l  OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 
VX  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care, 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring, 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 
•2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  rais'd  on  high, 
Pour  out,  at  his  command, 
Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  soften 'd  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring ; 
The  valleys  rich  provision  yield, 
And  the  poor  lab'rers  sing. 

4  The  little  hills,  on  every  side, 

Rejoice  at  falling  showers ; 
The  meadows,  dress'd  in  beauteous  pride, 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clouds  refresh'd  with  rain, 

Promise  a  joyful  crop ; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns, 

How  beauteous  are  thy  ways ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 
PSALM  66-  First  Part.  C.  M. 
Governing  Power  and  Goodness;   or,  our   Grace  tried  by 
afflictions. 

y  1   O IXG,  all  ye  nations,  to  the  Lord, 
O  Sing  with  a  joyful  noise ; 
With  melody  of  sound  record 
His  honors  and  your  joys. 


134  PSALMS. 

— 2  Say  to  the  Power  that  form'd  the  sky, 
i  "  How  terrible  art  thou ! 

"Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 

"  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow." 

3  [Come,  see  the  wonders  of  our  God ; 

How  glorious  are  his  ways ! 

In  Moses'  hand  he  put  the  rod, 

And  clave  the  frighted  seas. 

— i  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 

While  Israel  pass'd  the  flood; 
e      There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 

And  triumph  in  their  God.] 
u  5  He  rules  by  his  resistless  might ; 
a         Will  rebel  mortals  dare 

Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight, 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war? 
e  6  O  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease; 
Ye  saints,  fulfil  his  praise ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 
— 7  Lord,  thou  hast  prov'd  our  suffering  souls, 
To  make  our  graces  shine ; 
So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals, 
The  metal  to  refine. 
u  8  Through  watery  deeps  and  fiery  ways 
We  march  at  thy  command, 
Led  to  possess  the  promis'd  place 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 

PSALM  66-     v.  13—  20.     Second  Part.     CM. 
Praise  to  God  for  hearing  Prayer. 

1  TVrOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
JLl    To  that  almighty  Power, 

That  heard  the  low  request  I  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 

2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 

To  make  his  mercies  known : 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  has  done. 
u  3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 
I  sought  trie  heavenly  aid  ; 
He  sav'd  my  sinking  soul  from  hell, 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 
a  4  If  sin  lay  covered  in  my  heart 

While  prayer  employed  my  tongue, 


PSALMS.  135 

The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

e  5  But  God,  (his  name  be  ever  bless'd,) 

Has  set  my  spirit  free ; 
—    Nor  turn'd  from  him  my  poor  request, 

Nor  turn'd  his  heart  from  me. 

PSALM  67     C.  M. 

The  Nation's  Prosperity  and  the  Church's  Increase. 

1  QHINE,  mighty  God,  on  Zion  shine, 
O  With  beams  of  heavenly  grace  : 
a      Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  coasts, 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

— 2  [Amidst  our  realm,  exalted  high, 
Do  thou  our  glory  stand, 
And,  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire, 
Surround  the  fawrite  land.] 

i   3  When  shall  thy  name  from  shore  to  shore 
Sound  all  the  earth  abroad  ! 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God? 

e  4  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
o  Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 

y      Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise, 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 

u  5  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  Judge, 
That  sits  enthron'd  above, 
In  wisdom  rules  the  worlds  he  made, 
And  bids  them  taste  his  love. 

— 6  Earth  shall  obey  his  high  command, 
And  yield  a  full  increase : 
Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

e  7  God,  the  Redeemer,  scatters  round 

His  choicest  favors  here, 
u      While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 

Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

PSALM  68-  v.  1  —  6,  32  —  35.  First  Part.  L.  W . 

The  Vengeance  and  Compassion  of  God. 

1TET  God  arise  in  all  his  might, 
A^J  And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight ; 
As  smoke,  that  sought  to  cloud  the  skies. 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 


136  PSALMS. 

a  2  [He  comes,  array'd  in  burning  flames; 

Justice  and  Vengeance  are  his  names : 
i       Behold  his  fainting  foes  expire 

Like  melting  wax  before  the  tire.] 
u  3  He  rides  and  thunders  through  tiie  sky ; 

His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high : 
y      Sing  to  his  name,  ye  sons  of  grace  ; 

\e  saints,  rejoice  before  his  face, 
i  4  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 

Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  distress ; 

In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 

A  Judge  that's  just,  a  Father  kind. 
— 5  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain, 

And  pris'ners  see  the  light  again ;    ' 
a      But  rebels  that  dispute  his  will, 

Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still. 

PAUSE. 

— 6  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong ; 

o      Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song: 
His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse. 
His  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

u  7  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms  ; 

How  terrible  is  God  in  arms  ; 
—    In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known ; 

Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

e  8  Proclaim  him  King,  pronounce  him  bless 'd 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest: 

u      When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

PSALM  68-     v.  17,  18.     Second  Part.    L.  M. 
Christ's  Ascension,  and  the  Oift  of  the  Spirit. 

I  T  ORD,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
jL/  Ten  thousand  angels  fill'd  the  sky: 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

v.  '2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 

More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there ; 
While  he  pronounc'd  his  dreadful  law  ; 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

e  3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led. 


PSALMS.  137 

y  4  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  "his  promis'd  Spirit  down 
With  gifts  and  grace  tor  rebel  men, 

u      That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

PSALM  68-  o.  19,  9,  20—22.   Third  Part.  L.  M. 

Praise  for  temporal  Blessings;  or,  common  and    special 

Mercies. 

1  "VXrE  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 

V  V     Who  fills  our  hearts  with  heavenly  food, 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 

To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground; 
He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain, 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

3  Tie  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath, 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death: 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong ; 

He  heals  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong. 

4  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love ; 

a      But  the  wide  difference  that  remains, 
a      Is  endless  joy,  or  endless  pains. 

5  The  Lord,  that  bruis'd  the  serpent's  head, 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread! 
The  stubborn  sinner's  heart  confound, 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

o  6  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise 
From  the  deep  earth,  or  deeper  seas, 
And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above ; 
There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love. 

PSALM  69-  v.  1  —  14.     First  Part.     C.  M. 
The  Sufferings  of  Christ  for  our  Salvation. 

1  "  O  AVE  me,  O  God,  the  swelling  floods 

O   "  Break  in  upon  my  soul : 
"  I  sink,  and  sorrows  o'er  my  head, 
"Like  mighty  waters,  roll. 

2  " I  cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone; 

"In  tears  I  waste  the  day: 
"My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyes, 
"  And  shorten  thy  delay. 

3  M  They  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 

"  And  still  their  number  grows; 


138  PSALMS. 

"More  than  the  hairs  around  my  head, 
"  And  mighty  are  my  foes. 

4  "  'Twas  then  I  paid  the  dreadful  debt 

"That  men  could  never  pay, 
"And  gave,  those  honors  to  thy  law, 
"Which  sinners  took  away." 

5  Thus,  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

The  royal  prophet  mourns ; 
Thus  he  awakes  our  hearts  to  grief, 
And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  "  Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice,  and  find 

"Salvation  in  my  name; 
"  For  I  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
"  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 

7  "  Grief,  like  a  garment,  cloth'd  me  round, 

"  And  sackcloth  was  my  dress, 
"  While  I  procur'd  for  naked  souls, 
"A  robe  of  righteousness. 

8  "Among  my  brethren  and  the  Jews, 

"I,  like  a  stranger,  stood, 
"  And  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  bring 
"  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 

9  "  I  came  in  sinful  mortals"1  stead, 

"  To  do  my  Father's  will : 
"Yet  when  I  cleans'd  my  Father's  house, 
"They  scandaliz'd  my  zeal. 

10  "  My  fastings  and  my  holy  groans 

"Were  made  the  drunkard's  song: 
"But  God,  from  his  celestial  throne, 
"Heard  my  complaining  tongue. 

11  "He  sav'd  me  from  the  dreadful  deep, 

"Where  fears  beset  me  round; 
"He  rais'd  and  fix'd  my  sinking  feet 
"On  well  establish'd  ground. 

12  "  'Twas  in  a  most  accepted  hour, 

"My  prayer  arose  on  high; 
"And  for  my  sake  my  God  shall  hear 
"The  dying  sinner's  cry." 

PSALM  69  *>  14, 21,26,29, 32.  Second  Part.  CM. 

The  Passion  and  Exaltation  of  Christ. 

1  "VTOW  let  our  lips,  with  holy  fear 
_LM    And  mournful  pleasure,  sing 
The  sufferings  of  our  great  High  Priest, 
The  sorrows  of  our  King. 


PSALMS.  139 

2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress, 

How  high  the  waters  rise ! 
While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear, 
He  sends  perpetual  cries. 

3  "Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  save  thy  Son, 

"  Nor  hide  thy  shining  face, 
"Why  should  thy  Favorite  look  like  one 
"  Forsaken  of  "thy  grace  J 

4  "  With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 

"That  groans' beneath  thy  wound, 
"  While,  for  a  sacrifice,  I  pour 
"My  life  upon  the  ground. 

5  "They  tread  my  honor  to  the  dust, 

"  And  laugh  when  I  complain; 
"Their  sharp,  insulting  slanders  add 
"Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain. 

6  "All  my  reproach  is  known  to  thee, 

"  The  scandal  and  the  shame ; 
"Reproach  has  broke  my  bleeding  heart, 
"And  lies  defil'd  my  name. 

7  "  I  look'd  for  pity,  but  in  vain ; 

"My  kindred  are  my  grief; 
"I  ask  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 
"  But  meet  with  no  relief. 

8  "With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst, 

"They  give  me  gall  for  food; 
"  And  sporting  with  my  dying  groans, 
"They  triumph  in  my  blood. 

9  "Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 

"Let  thy  compassion  save; 
"And,  though  my  flesh  sink  down  to  death, 
"Redeem  it  from  the  grave. 

10  "I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 
"Shall  reign  in  worlds  unknown; 
"And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
"Shall  seat  me  on  thy  throne." 

PSALM     69-     Third  Part.    C.  M. 
Christ's  Obedience  and  Death;  or,  God  glorified  and   Sin- 
ners saved. 

1  THATHER,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace, 
J?    I  bless  my  Saviour's  name, 
He  brought  salvation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 


140  PSALMS. 

e  2  His  deep  distress  has  rais'd  us  high, 
His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfill'd  the  law  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finish'd  all  thy  will. 

— 3  His  dying  groans,  his  living  songs, 
Shall  better  please  my  God, 
Than  harp  or  trumpet's  solemn  sound, 
Than  goat's  or  bullock's  blood. 

e  4  This  shall  his  humble  followers  see, 
And  set  their  hearts  at  rest ; 

—    They,  by  his  death,  draw  near  to  thee, 
And  live  for  ever  bless'd. 

y  5  Let  heaven,  and  all  that  dwell  on  high, 
To  God  their  voices  raise ; 
While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  t'  advance  his  praise. 

u  6  Zion  is  thine,  most  holy  God  ; 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates ; 
And  glory,  purchas'd  by  his  blood, 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

PSALM  ©9-  First  Part.  L.  M. 

Christ's  Passion,  and  Sinners'  Salvation. 

a  1  "T\EEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record, 
yj  The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord; 

a      Behold  the  rising  billows  roll 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

a  2  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath, 

—  While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death, 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execute  their  curst  design. 

e  3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove ; 

—  Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  crimes  which  we  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord, 
The  honors  of  thy  law  restor'd ; 
His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

a  5  Oh  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live ; 

e      The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 


PSALMS.  141 

PSALM  69-  v.  7,  &c.     Second  Part.  L.   M. 

Christ's  Sufferings  and  Zeal. 

1  jrjIWAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 

JL    Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach,  and  sore  disgrace, 
While  shame  defil'd  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  the  man  that  check'd  their  sin  ; 
While  he  fulnll'd  thy  holy  laws, 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  ["  My  Father's  house,"  said  he, "  was  made 
"  A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade ;" 
Then,  scattering  oil  their  gold  and  brass, 
He  scourg'd  the  merchants  from  the  place.] 

4  [Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God, 
Consum'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood  : 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown. 

He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own.] 

a  5  [His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head  ! 
They  curse  him  with  a  slanderous  tongue 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong. 

6  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies, 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies: 
y      They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree ; 
u      There  hung  the  man  that  died  for  me.] 

— 7  But  God  beheld,  and  from  his  throne 
Marks  out  the  men  that  hate  his  Son : 

e      The  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead, 
Shall  pour  the  vengeance  on  their  head. 

PSALM  70-  C.  M. 

Protection  against  personal  Enemies. 

1  TN  haste,  O  God,  attend  my  call, 
J.  Nor  hear  my  cries  in  vain ; 

Oh  let  thy  speed  prevent  my  fall, 
And  still  my  hopes  sustain. 

2  When  foes  insidious  wound  my  name, 

And  tempt  my  soul  astray. 
Then  let  them  fall  with  lasting  shame, 
To  their  own  plots  a  prey. 

3  While  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice, 

And  glory  in  thy  word, 


142  PSALMS. 

In  thy  salvation  raise  their  voice, 
And  magnify  the  Lord. 

4  O  thou,  my  help  in  time  of  need, 
Behold  my  sore  dismay  : 
In  pity  hasten  to  my  aid, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  delay. 

PSALM  71.  v.  5—9.    First  Part.    C.  M. 

The  aged  Saint's  Reflection  and  Hope. 

1  TI/rY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 
J.VJL  I  live  upon  thy  truth; 

Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 
And  strengthen 'd  all  my  youth. 

2  My  flesh  was  fashion 'd  by  thy  power, 

With  all  these  limbs  of  mine  ; 
And  from  my  mother's  painful  hour, 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

3  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen, 

Repeated  every  year ; 
Behold,  my  days  that  yet  remain, 

I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 
u  4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise; 
—    And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine, 

Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 
e  5  Then^  in  the  hist'ry  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my  days, 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 

In  every  line  thy  praise. 

PSALM  71.  v.  15,  14,  16,  23,  22,  24. 

Second  Part.  CM. 

Christ  our  Strength  and  Righteousness. 

1  "1\/TV  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 
1V_L  When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
i       Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 

The  numbers  of  thy  grace] 
— 2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 
Thy  goodness  I  adore ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 
e  3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 
Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage,  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father,  God. 


PSALMS.  143 

u  4  When  I  am  fill'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
—    I'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness, 

And  mention  none  but  thine. 
e  5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King! 
lly  soul,  redeem'd  from  sin  and  hell, 

Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

6  [My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

-My  Saviour  and  my  God, 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame, 
And  sav'd  me  by  his  blood. 

7  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers; 

With  this  delightful  song 
111  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.] 

PSALM   71.  v.  17—21.   Third  Part.     C.  M. 

The  aged  Christian's  Prauerand  Song;  or,  Old  Age,  Death, 
and  the  Resurrection. 

OD  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth, 
The  guide  of  all  my  days, 
I  have  deciar'd  thy  heavenly  truth 
And  told  thv  wondrous  wavs. 


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:  2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart  1 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years, 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart? 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

Before  the  rising  age, 
And  leave  a  savor  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove ; 
-    Oh  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love ! 

PAUSE. 

5  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high, 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds : 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 

6  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  threat'nings  roar, 

And  oft  endur'd  the  grief; 
But  when  thy  hand  has  press'd  me  sore, 
Thy  grace' was  my  relief. 


144  PSALMS. 

7  By  long  experience  have  I  known 
Thy  sovereign  power  to  save ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 

i  8  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust, 

—        My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care ; 

a      These  with'ring  limbs  with  thee  I  trust, 

0  To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 

PSALM  72     First  Part.    L.  M. 

The  Kingdom  of   Christ. 

1  (^  RE  AT  God,  whose  universal  sway 
VT  The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Now  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Son, 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

2  Thy  sceptre  well  becomes  his  hands, 
All  heaveri  submits  to  his  commands ; 
His  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor, 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

o  3  With  power  he  vindicates  the  just, 
And  treads  th'  oppressor  in  the  dust ; 

a  His  worship  and  his  fear  shall  last, 
Till  hours  and  years,  and  time  be  past. 

y  4  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down: 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils, 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

—5  The  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 

e      Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

o  6  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Dress'd  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise; 

u  Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne, 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

PSALM   72      Second  Part.     L.  M. 
Christ's  Kingdom  among  the  Oentiles. 

1    TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
J    Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  mora 

i   2  [Behold  the  nations  with  their  kings.' 
There  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings ; 


PSALMS.  145 

From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet 

To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 
u  3  There  Persia,  glorious  to  behold, 

And  India  shines  in  eastern  gold; 

While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 

And  savage  tribes  attend  his  word.] 
—4  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 

And  endless  praises  crown  his  head ; 

His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 

With  every  morning  sacrifice, 
y  5  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 

Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 

And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 

Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 
e  6  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns: 

The  joyful  pris'ner  bursts  his  chains ; 

The  weary  rind  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  bless'd. 
— 7  [Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 

Death  and  the  curse  are. known  no  more  ; 

In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 
u  8  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 

Peculiar  honors  to  our  King: 

Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 

And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen.] 

PSALM   73-     Fink  Part.     C.  M. 
Afflicted  Saints  happy,  and  prosperous  Sinners  cursed. 

1  lYfOW  I'm  convine'd  the  Lord  is  kind 
JL\I    To  men  of  heart  sincere ; 

Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repin'd, 
.     And  border'd  on  despair. 

2  I  griev'd  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 

And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 
"  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live ! 
"  How  peaceful  is  their  death ! 

3  "With  well  fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes, 

"  They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep; 
"  Against  the  heavens  their  slanders  rise, 
"  "While  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4  "In  vain  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 

"  And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vain, 
"  For  I  am  chasten'd  all  the  day,  ' 
"The  night  renews  my  pain." 
7 


146  PSALMS. 

5  Yet  while  my  tongue  indulg'd  complaints, 

I  felt  my  heart  reprove: 
"Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints, 
"  And  grieve  the  men  I  love." 

6  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard, 

The  conflict  too  severe, 
Till  I  retir'd  to  search  thy  word, 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

7  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 

I  saw  the  sinner  sit 
High  mounted  on  a  slipp'ry  place, 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

8  I  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 

Till  at  thy  frown  he  fell ; 
His  honors  in  a  dream  were  lost, 
And  he  awak'd  in  hell. 

9  Lord,  what  an  envious  fool  I  was ! 

How  like  a  thoughtless  beast ! 
Thus  to  suspect  thy  promis'd  grace, 

And  think  the  wicked  bless'd. 
10  Yet  I  was  kept  from  full  despair, 

Upheld  by  power  unknown  : 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  snare, 

Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 

PSALM   73-  v.  23—28.     Second  Part.  C.  M. 
God  our  Portion  here  and  hereafter. 

1  f~\  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
vX  My  help^  for  ever  near, 

Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  life's  bewilder'd  race  ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 

To  dwell  before  thy  face. 
a  3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 

I  long  for  none  but  thee, 
i  4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint, 
o      God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 

The  strength  of  every  saint. 
u  5  Behold  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die; 


PSALMS.  147 

Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

— 6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
o      My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
o  And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

PSALM  73  >••  22,  3,  6,  17  —  20.    L.  M. 

The  Prosperity  of  Sinners  cursed. 

a  1  T  ORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
JLi  To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine, 
To  see  the  wicked  plac'd  on  high, 
In  pride,  and  robes  of  honor,  shine! 

u  2  But,  O  their  end,  their  dreadful  end! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so ; 
On  slipp'ry  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  tiery  billows  roll  below. 

— 3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise, 
I'll  never  envy  them  again  ; 
There  they  may" stand  with  haughty  eyes, 
a         Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain. 

i  4  Their  fancy 'd  joys,  how  fast  they  flee ! 
Like  dreams,  as  fleeting  and  as  vain  ; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 
Are  but  a  prelude  to  their  pain. 

— 5  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 

Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood ; 

e  Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

PSALM   73-  S.  M. 

The  Mystery  of  Providence  unfolded. 

1  OURE  there's  a  righteous  God, 
IO  Nor  is  religion  vain ; 

Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud, 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 

And  felt  my  heart  repine, 
While  haughty  fools  with  scornful  eyes, 
In  robes  of  honor  shine. 

3  [Pamper'd  with  wanton  ease, 

Their  flesh  looks  full  and  fair, 
Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  seas, 
And  grows  without  their  care. 


148  PSALMS. 

4  Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains 

That  pious  souls  endure, 
Through  all  their  life  oppression  reigns, 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 

5  Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 

The  everlasting  God ! 
Their  malice  blasts  the  good  man's  name, 
And  spreads  their  lies  abroad. 

6  But  I  with  flowing  tears, 

Indulg'd  my  doubts  to  rise ; 
"Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 
"  The  things  below  the  skies  1" 

7  The  tumult  of  my  thought 

Held  me  in  hard  suspense, 
Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought 
To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 

8  Thy  word  with  light  and  power, 

Did  my  mistake  amend  : 
I  view'd  the  sinners'  life  before, 

But  here  I  learnt  their  end. 
u  9  On  what  a  slipp'ry  steep 

The  thoughtless  wretches  go ; 
a      And  oh !  that  dreadful  fiery  deep 

That  waits  their  fall  below  ! 
i   10  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine : 
I  call  my  God  my  portion  now, 

And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

PSALM  74-    C.  M. 

The  Church  pleading  with  God  under  sore  Persecution. 

1  "TT7"1LL  God  forever  cast  us  off) 
VV    His  wrath  forever  smoke 
Against  the  people  of  his  love, 
His  little  chosen  flock  1 
i   2  Think  of  the  tribes  so  dearly  bought 
With  their  Redeemer's  blood, 
Nor  let  thy  Zion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 

e  3  Lift  up  thy  feet  and  march  in  haste ; 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls ; 
a      See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 

Is  made  within  thy  walls. 
4  Where  once  thy  churches  pray'd  and  sang. 

Thy  foes  profanely  rage ; 


PSALMS.  149 

Amid  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
And  there  their  hosts  engage. 

5  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke ! 

They  tear  the  buildings  down  ; 

And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke 

Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destroy 

Thy  children  in  their  rest ; 
"Come,  let  us  burn  at  once,"  they  cry, 
"  The  temple  and  the  priest." 

7  And  still  to  heighten  our  distress, 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn ; 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grace, 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 

3  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  grief, 
But  all  in  silence  mourn : 
Nor  know  the  times  of  our  relief, 
The  hour  of  thy  return. 


u  9  How  long,  eternal  God,  how  long, 
Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme ! 
Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  song, 
And  bear  immortal  shame  1 

10  Canst  thou  for  ever  sit  and  hear 
Thy  holy  name  profan'd  1 
And  still  thy  jealousy  forbear, 
And  still  withhold  thy  hand ! 

i  11  What  strange  deliv'rance  hast  thou  shown. 

In  ages  long  before  ! 
—    And  now  no  other  God  we  own, 

No  other  God  adore. 

12  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea 

By  thy  resistless  might, 
To  make  thy  tribes  a  wondrous  way, 
And  then  secure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine, 

The  darkness  and  the  day  ? 
Didst  thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine, 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way? 

14  Hath  not  thy  power  fornr  d  every  coast, 

And  set  the  earth  its  bounds, 
With  summer's  heat  and  winter's  frost, 
In  their  perpetual  rounds  ] 


150  PSALMS. 

15  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 

That  sacred  power  blaspheme? 
Will  not  thy  hand,  that  form'd  them  first, 
Avenge  thine  injur'd  name  J 

16  Think  on  the  cov'nant  thou  hast  made, 

And  all  thy  words  oflove ; 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 

And  vex  thy  trembling  dove, 
a  17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blood, 

And  make  our  hope  their  jest ; 
Plead  thine  own  cause,  Almighty  God, 

And  give  thy  children  rest. 

PSALM  75     L.  M. 

Praise  to  Oodfor  the  return  of  Peace. 

1  rr\0  thee,  most  high  and  holy  God, 

X    To  thee  our  thankful  hearts  we  raise ; 
Thy  works  declare  thy  name  abroad, 
Thy  wondrous  works  demand  our  praise. 

2  To  slav'ry  doom'd  thy  chosen  sons 

Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise; 
And  sore  oppress'd  by  earthly  thrones, 
They  sought  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

3  'Twas  then,  great  God,  with  equal  power, 

Arose  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 
To  scourge'  their  legions  from  the  shore, 
And  save  the  remnant  of  thy  race. 

4  Thy  hand,  that  form'd  the  restless  main, 

And  rear'd  the  mountain's  awful  head, 
Bade  raging  seas  their  course  restrain, 
And  desert  wilds  receive  their  dead. 

5  Such  wonders  never  come  by  chance, 

Nor  can  the  winds  such  blessings  blow, 
'Tis  God  the  Judge,  doth  one  advance, 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

6  Let  haughty  tyrants  sink  their  pride. 

Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head; 
But  lay  their  impious  thoughts  aside. 
And  own  the  empire  God  hath  made. 

PSALM   70-  C.  M. 
Israel  saved,  and  the  Assyrians  destroyed;  or,  God's  Ven- 
geance against  his  Enemies  proceeds  from  his  Church. 

1  TN  Judah  God  of  old  was  known; 
-L  His  name  in  Israel  great; 
In  Salem  stood  his  holy  throne, 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 


PSALMS.  151 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints, 
His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 
There  he  receiv'd  their  just  complaints 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 
e  3  From  Zion  went  his  dreadful  word, 
And  broke  that  threat 'ning  spear; 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword, 
And  crush  *d  th'  Assyrian  war. 
i   4  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  else 

But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 
—    The  hill  on  which  Jehovah  dwells 
e         Is  glorious  more  than  they. 
5  'Twas  Zion's  King  that  stopp'd  the  breath 
Of  captains  and  their  bands  ; 
The  men  of  might  sleep  fast  in  death, 
That  quells  their  warlike  hands. 
— 6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God; 
Both  horse  and  chariot  fell : 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod ! 
Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell ! 
a  7  What  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight 

When  once  thy  wrath  appears ! 
a      When  heav'n  shines  round  with  dreadful  light 
i  The  earth  adores  and  fears. 

— 8  When  God,  in  his  own  sovereign  ways, 
Comes  down  to  save  th'  opprest, 
The  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  praise, 
And  he'll  restrain  the  rest. 

9  [Yows  to  the  Lord,  and  tribute  bring: 

Ye  princes,  fear  his  frown: 
His  terrors  shake  the  proudest  king, 
And  smite  his  armies  down. 

10  The  thunder  of  his  sharp  rebuke 

Our  haughty  foes  shall  feel ; 
For  Jacob's  God  hath  not  forsook, 
But  dwells  in  Zion  still.] 

PSALM   77-     First  Part.     C.  M. 

Melancholy  assaulting;  and  Hope  prevailing. 

a  1  rr\0  God  I  cry'd  with  mournful  voice, 
JL    I  sought  his  gracious  ear, 
In  the  sad  hour  when  trouble  rose, 
And  fill'd  my  heart  with  fear. 
u  2  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights, 
My  soul  refus'd  relief; 


L52  PSALMS. 

I  thought  on  God,  the  just  and  wise, 
But  thoughts  increas'd  my  grief. 

3  Still  I  complain'd,  and  still  oppress'd, 

My  heart  began  to  break  ; 
My  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest, 
And  kept  my  eyes  awake. 

4  My  overwhelming  sorrows  grew, 

Till  I  could  speak  no  more: 

Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 

And  call'd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

5  I  call'd  back  years,  and  ancient  times, 

When  I  beheld  thy  face ; 
My  spirit  search'd  for  secret  crimes 
That  might  withhold  thy  grace. 

6  I  call'd  thy  mercies  to  my  mind, 

Which  I  enjoy'd  before ; 
And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind, 
His  face  appear  no  more? 

i  7  Will  he  for  ever  cast  me  off"! 

His  promise  ever  fail? 
u     Has  he  forgot  his  tender  love? 

Shall  anger  still  prevail? 
— 8  But  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 

This  dark  despairing  frame, 
Remembering  what  thy  hand  hath  wrought ; 

Thy  hand  is  still  the  same, 
e  9  I'll  think  again  of  all  thy  ways, 

And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er, 
Thy  wonders  of  recov'ring  grace 

When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 
o  10  Grace  dwelt  with  justice  on  the  throne ; 
—        And  men  that  love  thy  word, 
Have,  in  thy  sanctuary,  known 

The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM   77.     Second  Part.  C.  M. 
Comfort  derived  from  ancient.  Providence;  or,  Israel  deliv- 
ered from  Egypt,  and  brought  to  Canaan. 

a  1  "TTOW  awful  is  thy  chastening  rod!" 
XX  (May  thy  own  children  say;) 
"The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  God! 
"How  holy  is  his  way !" 
— 2  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old, 
Who  reigns  in  heaven  above  ; 
I'll  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told, 
And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 


PSALMS.  153 

3  He  saw  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 

With  Egypt's  yoke  oppress'd; 
Long  he  delay'd  to  hear  their  cry, 
Nor  gave  his  people  rest. 

4  The  sons  of  pious  Jacob  seem'd 

Abandon'd  to  their  foes; 
i       But  his  almighty  arm  redeemed 

The  nation  that  he  chose. 
— 5  From  slavish  chains  he  sets  them  free, 

They  follow  where  he  calls ; 
He  bade  them  venture  through  the  sea, 

And  made  the  waves  their  walls. 

i   6  The  waters  saw  thee,  mighty  God, 

The  waters  saw  thee  come ; 
e      Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stood, 
o         To  make  thine  armies  room. 

— 7  Strange  was  thy  journey  through  the  sea. 
Thy  footsteps.  Lord,  unknown: 
Terrors  attend  the  wondrous  way 
That  brings  thy  mercies  down. 

8  [Thy  voice,  with  terror  in  the  sound, 

Through  clouds  and  darkness  broke  ; 
All  heaven  in  lightnings  shone  around, 
And  earth  with  thunder  shook. 

9  Thine  arrows  through  the  skies  were  hurl'd, 

How  glorious  is  the  Lord ! 
Surprise  and  trembling  seiz'd  the  world, 
And  all  the  saints  ador'd. 

10  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock; 

And  safe,  by  Moses'  hand, 
Through  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock 
To  Canaan's  promis'd  land.] 

PSALM   78-     First'  Part     C.  M. 
Providence  of  God  recorded;  or,  pious  Education,  and  In- 
struction of  Children. 

1  T  ET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
JLi  Which  God  perform 'd  of  old; 
Which,  in  our  younger  years,  we  saw,' 

And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known ; 

His  works  of  power  and  grace : 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 
7  * 


154  PSALMS. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands, 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  practise  his  commands. 

PSALM    78-  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Israel's  Rebellion  and  Punishment;  or,  the  Sins  and  Chas- 
tisements  of  God's  People. 

1  /"^H  what  a  stiff  rebellious  house, 
\J  Was  Jacob's  ancient  race ! 
False  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows* 

And  to  their  Maker's  grace* 

2  They  broke  the  cov'nant  of  his  love, 

And  did  his  laws  despise, 
Forgot  the  works  he  wrought  to  prove 
His  power  before  their  eyes  ! 

3  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  light 

From  his  avenging  hand  : 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
Spread  o'er  the  stubborn  land ! 

4  They  saw  him  cleave  the  mighty  sea, 

And  march  with  safety  through, 
With  watery  walls  to  guard  their  way, 
Till  they  had  'scap'd  the  foe. 

5  A  wondrous  pillar  mark'd  the  road, 

Compos'd  of  shade  and  light ; 
By  day  it  prov'd  a  sheltering  cloud, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

6  He,  from  the  rock,  their  thirst  supplied ; 

The  gushing  waters  flow'd, 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 
Along  the  desert  road. 

a  7  "Vet  they  provok'd  the  Lord  Most  High, 

And  dar'd  distrust  his  hand ; 
—    "  Can  he  with  bread  our  host  supply 

"Amidst  this  barren  land?" 

8  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard, 
u         And  caus'd  his  wrath  to  flame: 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepar'd 
To  vindicate  his  name. 


PSALMS.  155 

PSALM   78-     Third  Part.     C.  M. 
The  Punishment  of  Luxury  and  Intemperance;  or,  Chastise- 
ment and  Salvation. 

1  TT7HEX  Israel  sinn'd  the  Lord  reprov'd, 

VV     And  fill'd  their  hearts  with  dread; 
Yet  he  forgave  the  men  he  lov'd, 
And  sent  them  heavenly  bread. 

2  He  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand, 

And  made  his  treasure  known; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provision  down. 

3  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower, 

Lay  thick  around  their  feet ; 
The  food  of  heaven,  so  light,  so  pure, 
As  though  'twere  angels'  meat. 

4  But  they,  in  murmuring  language,  said, 

"Is  manna  all  our  feast ? 
"We  loathe  this  light,  this  airy  bread: 
"  We  must  have  flesh  to  taste." 

5  "Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  lust," 

The  Lord  in  wrath  reply 'd, 
And  sent  them  quails,  like  sand  or  dust, 
Heap'd  up  on  every  side. 

6  He  gave  them  all  their  own  desire ; 

And,  greedy  as  they  fed, 
His  vengeance  burnt  with  secret  fire, 
And  smote  the  rebels  dead. 

7  When  some  were  slain  the  rest  return'd, 

And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears ; 
Under  the  rod  they  fear'd  and  mourn'd, 
But  soon  forget  their  fears. 

8  Oft  he  chastis'd  and  still  forgave, 

Till,  by  his  gracious  hand, 
The  nation  he  resolv'd  to  save, 
Possess'd  the  promis'd  land. 

PSALM   78-  v.  S8,  &c.    L.  M. 

Backsliding  and  Forgiveness;  or,  Sin  punished  and  Saints 
saved. 

1  p  RE  AT  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
\J~  By  turns  thine  anger  and  thy  love? 
There,  in  a  glass,  our  Hearts  may  see 
How  fickle  and  how  false  they  be. 

2  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot, 
The  dreadful  wonders  God  had  wrought: 


166  PSALMS. 

Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  fear  his  power,  nor  trust  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  consum'd  their  years  in  pain, 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vain, 
A  tedious  march  through  unknown  ways 
Wore  out  their  strength,  and  spent  their  days 

4  Oft,  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain. 
They  mourn'd  and  sought  the  Lord  again ; 
Call'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  abode, 
Their  high  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

5  Their  prayers  and  vows  before  him  rise 
As  flatt'ring  words  or  solemn  lies. 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
False  to  his  cov'nant  and  his  love. 

6  Yet  could  his  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deserv'd  to  live; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turn'd, 

Or  else~with  gentle  flame  it  burn'd. 

7  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail, 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 
The  God  of  Abra'm  lov'd  them  still, 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

PSALM  79-  L.  M. 

For  the  distress  of  War. 

1  TJEHOLD,  O  God,  what  cruel  foes, 
_D  Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade ; 
Thy  holy  temple  stands  dehTd, 

In  dust  thy  sacred  walls  are  laid. 

2  Wide  o'er  the  valleys,  drench'd  in  blood, 

Thy  people,  fall'n  in  death  remain; 

The  fowls  of  heaven  their  flesh  devour, 

And  savage  beasts  divide  the  slain. 

3  Th'  insulting  foes,  with  impious  rage, 

Reproach  thy  children  to  their  face ; 
"  Where  is  your  God  of  boasted  power? 
"And  where  the  promise  of  his  grace?" 

4  Deep  from  the  prison's  horrid  glooms, 

O  hear  the  mournful  captives  sigh, 
And  let  thy  sovereign  power  reprieve, 
The  trembling  souls  condemn'd  to  die. 

5  Let  those,  who  dar'd  insult  thy  reign, 

Return  dismay'd  with  endless  shame, 
While  heathens',  who  thy  grace  despise, 
Shall  from  thy  vengeance  learn  thy  name. 


PSALMS.  157 

6  So  shall  thy  children,  freed  from  death, 
Eternal  songs  of  honor  raise, 
And  every  future  age  shall  tell 
Thy  sovereign  power  and  pard'ning  grace. 

PSALM  §0-  L.  M. 

The  Church's  Prayer  under  Affliction;  or,  the  Vineyard  of 
God    wasted. 

1  p  REAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
VX  Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  led  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  tiie  deep : 
a  2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now, 

—  Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  us  through; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 

We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray, 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return? 
How  long  shall  thy  tierce  anger  burn  ? 

4  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 

We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

PAUSE   THE   FIRST. 

i  5  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 

A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands  ? 

Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 

And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  I 
— 6  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot, 

And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit ; 
i       But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  see 

Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

7  Why  is  her  beauty  thus  defac'd  J 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste! 

—  Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join, 
And  every  beast  devours  thy  vine. 

8  Return,  Almighty  God,  return  ; 

u      Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn : 

—  Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 

e      We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

PAUSE   THE    SECOND. 

9  Lord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew, 
Thou  wast  its  strength  and  glory  too ; 
Attack'd  in  vain  by  all  its  foes, 

Till  the  fair  Branch  of  promise  rose. 


158  PSALMS. 

10  Fair  Branch,  ordain 'd  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root ; 
Himself  a  noble  Vine,  and  we 

The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree. 

11  'Tis  thy  own  son,  and  he  shall  stand, 
Girt  with  thy  strength,  at  thy  right  hand; 
Thy  first-born  Son,  adorn'd  and  bless'd, 
With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest. 

12  Oh !  for  his  sake  attend  our  cry,  _ 
Shine  on  thy  churches  lest  they  die  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

PSALM  81-    v.  1,8—16.    S.  M. 

The  Warning  of  God  to  his  people;  or  spiritual  Blessings 
and  Punishments. 

1  O  TNG  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
O  And  make  a  joyful  noise ; 
o      God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God ; 

Let  Israel  hear  his  voice, 
a  2  "  From  idols,  false  and  vain, 
"Preserve  my  rites  divine, 
"  I  am  the  Lord  who  broke  thy  chain 
"  Of  slav'ry  and  of  sin. 
— 3  "Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 

"And  I'll  supply  them  well: 
a      "  But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 

"If  Israel  will  rebel; 
— i  "I'll  leave  them,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 
"And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road; 
"  'Tis  their  own  chosen  way. 

5  "Yet  O !  that  all  my  saints 

"Would  hearken  to  my  voice! 
"Soon  I  would  ease  their  sore  complaints, 
"  And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

0  6  "While  I  destroy  their  foes, 

"I'll  richly  feed  my  flock; 
"  And  they  shall  taste  the  stream  that  flows 
"  From  their  eternal  Rock." 

PSALM  83-     L.  M. 

Ood  the  supreme   Governor;  or,  Magistrates  warned. 

1  A  MONG  th'  assemblies  of  the  great, 
J\.  A  greater  Ruler  takes  his  seat ; 
The  God  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth,  and  all  their  ways 


PSALMS.  159 

i  2  Why  will  ye  frame  oppressive  laws  1 
Or  why  support  tli'  unrighteous  cause"? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 
That  foes  may  vex  the  saints  no  more? 

a  3  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know ; 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go ; 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 
For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

e  4  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 

Possess  his  universal  throne, 
o      And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod : 
•u      He  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 

PSALM  83-    S.   M. 

A  Complaint  against  Persecutors. 

1  A  ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
il  Perpetual  silence  keep] 
The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 

And  let  his  vengeance  sleep  1 

2  Behold  what  cursed  snares 

The  men  of  mischief  spread ; 
The  men  that  hate  thy  saints  and  thee, 
Lift  up  their  threat'ning  head. 

a  3  Against  thy  hidden  ones 

Their  counsels  they  employ, 
And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

4  "Come,  let  us  join,"  they  cry, 
"  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 
"Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain, 
"Nor  mem'ry  shall  be  found." 

— 5  Awake,  Almighty  God, 

And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind ; 
Give  them,  like  forests  to  the  fire, 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

6  Convince  their  madness,  Lord, 
And  make  them  seek  thy  name  ; 
Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound. 
That  they  may  die  in  shame. 

o  7  Then  shall  the  nations  know 
Thy  glorious,  dreadful  word, 

u      Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone, 

And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 


160  PSALMS. 

PSALM  84-     First  Pari.     L.  M. 
The  Pleasure  of  Public    Worship. 

1  TTOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

_LJ_  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are ! 

With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 

To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 
a  2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  ahode ; 

My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God ; 
i       My  God!  my  King!  why  should  I  be 

So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee] 
3  The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest, 

And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest ; 

But  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 

That  pleasure  which  his  children  want? 
e  4  Bless'd  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high, 

Around  thy  throne  above  the  sky ; 
o      Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 

And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love, 
e  5  Bless'd  are  the  souls  who  find  a  place 

Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace ; 

—  There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

e  6  Bless'd  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 

To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate ; 
0      God  is  their  strength  ;  and  through  the  road 

They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 
e  7  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 

Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
y      Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

PSALM   84-     Second  Part.     L.  M. 

Ood  and  his  Church;  or,  Grace  and  Glory. 

1  pi  REAT  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
VJT  The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 

i      Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace, 

—  Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

o  3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day; 
God  is  our  shield,  lie  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 


PSALMS.  161 

— 4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 

And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too ; 

He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 

No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 
u50  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 

The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 

And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee  ; 

Bless'd  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

PSALM  84-  v.  1,  2,  3  —  10,  Paraphrased.  C.  M. 

Delight  in  Ordinances  of  Worship;  or,  God  present  in  his 

Churches. 

i    1  "]\/TY  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
1V1  To  which  thy  God  resorts! 

—  'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 

Though  in  his  earthly  courts, 
o  2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays, 
e      And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 

With  kind  and  quick'ning  rays, 
y  3  "With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends,  and  fills  the  place, 

—  While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 

And  sheds  abroad  his  grace, 
o  4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 
The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercies  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

PAUSE. 

— 5  My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from  thine  abode ; 
u      When  shall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 

My  Saviour  and  my  God? 
— 6  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest, 

And  suffers  no  remove  ; 
a      O  make  me,  like  the  sparrows,  bless'd, 

To  dwell  but  where  I  love. 
— 7  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye, 

And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 

Employ'd  in  carnal  joys. 
a  8  Lord,  at  thy  threshold  I  would  wait, 

While  Jesus  is  within, 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state 

Among  the  tents  of  sin. 


162  PSALMS. 

— 9  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land, 
And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  bless'd  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 

PSALM   84-     As  the  148th  Psalm. 
Longing  for  the  House  of  Ood. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
JLi  How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

Thy  earthly  temples  are.' 
To  thine  aboJe 
My  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires, 
To  see  my  God. 

2  The  spaiTow,  for  her  young, 

With  pleasure  seeks  her  nest, 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest ; 

My  spirit  faints, 

With  equal  zeal, 

To  rise  and  dwell 

Among  thy  saints. 

e  3  O  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there! 
They  praise  thee  still 
And  happy  they, 
That  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 
— 4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears. 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 
o  O  glorious  seat, 

When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet! 

PAUSE. 

i  5  To  spend  one  sacred  day 

Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 
Than  thousand  days  beside  : 
Where  God  resorts, 
I  love  it  more 


PSALMS.  163 

To  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts. 

— 6  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Our  light  and  our  defence  ; 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  hll'd ; 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence : 
He  shall  bestow 
On  Jacob's  race 
Peculiar  grace, 
And  glory  too. 

a  7  The  Lord  his  people  loves 

His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls : 
e  Thrice  happy  he, 

O  God  of  hosts, 
Whose  spirit  trusts 
Alone  in  thee. 

PSALM  85-    v.  1—8.  First  Part.    L.  M. 

Waiting  for  an  answer  to  prayer;  or,  Deliverance  begun  and 
completed. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind, 
JLi  Thou  hast  revers'd  our  heavy  doom ; 
So  God  forgave  when  Israel  sinn'd, 

And  brought  his  wandering  captives  home. 

2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free, 

And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate  ; 
Now  let  our  hearts  be  tura'd  to  thee, 
And  our  salvation  be  complete. 

i  3  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 

And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice ; 
3Iake  known"  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word, 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 

— 4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say: 
e         He'll  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace  ; 
—    But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 
a         Lest  his  returning  wrath  increase. 

PSALM   85-  v.  9.  &c.     Second  Part.     L.  M. 
Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  QALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh 

O  The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord  ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high. 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 


164  PSALMS. 

y  2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met,  [heaven ; 
Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from 
By  his  obedience  so  complete 
Justice  is  pleas'd  and  peace  is  given. 
e  3  Now  truth  and  honor  shall  abound, 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again, 
And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentler  reign. 

— 4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God ; 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

PSALM  86.    v.  8  —  13.     C.  M. 

A  General  Song  of  Praise  to  Ood. 

1  A  MONG  the  princes,  earthly  gods, 
J\.  There's  none  hath  power  divine ; 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 

Nor  are  their  works  like  thine. 

2  The  nations  thou  hast  made,  shall  bring 

Their  offerings  round  thy  throne ; 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things, 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 

i  3  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet, 
Teach  me  thine  heavenly  ways, 
And  all  my  wandering  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praise. 

o  4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 
Shall  those  sweet  wonders  tell, 
How  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 

PSALM    87-     L.  M. 

The  Church  the  birth-place  of  the  Saints;  or  Jews  and  Gen- 
tiles united  in  the  Christian  Church. 

OD,  in  his  earthly  temple,  lays 
Foundation  for  his  heavenly  praise : 
i       He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
o      But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 
i  2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pay  their  night  and  morning  vows  ; 
o      But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay, 

Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

i  3  'What  glories  were  described  of  old  1 
What  wonders  are  in  Zion  told  ! 


G( 


PSALMS.  165 

o      Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

e  4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew: 

y      Angela  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

— 5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honor  to  appear 
As  one  new-born  and  nourish'd  there. 

PSALM   88-     As  the  113th  psalm. 
Loss  of  Friends,  and  absence  of  Divine  Qrace. 

1  (~\  GOD  of  my  salvation,  hear 

\J  My  nightly  groan,  my  daily  prayer, 
That" still  employ  my  wasting  breath  ; 
My  soul,  declining  to  the  grave, 
Implores  thy  sovereign  power  to  save 
from  dark  despair  and  lasting  death. 

2  Thy  wrath  lies  heavy  on  my  soul, 
And  waves  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roll, 

While  dust  and  silence  spread  the  gloom; 
My  friends,  belov'd  in  happier  days, 
The  dear  companions  of  my  ways, 

Descend  around  me  to  the  tomb. 

3  As  lost  in  lonely  grief,  I  tread 
The  mournful  mansions  of  the  dead, 

Or  to  some  throng'd  assembly  go ; 
Through  all  alike  I  rove  alone, 
While  here  forgotten,  there  unknown, 

The  change  renews  my  piercing  wo. 

4  And  why  will  God  neglect  my  call ! 
Or  who  shall  profit  by  my  fall, 

When  life  departs  and  love  expires ! 
Can  dust  and  darkness  praise  the  Lord] 
Or  wake,  or  brighten,  at  his  word, 

And  tune  the  harp  with  heavenly  choirs ! 

5  Yet,  through  each  melancholy  day, 
I've  pray'd'to  thee,  and  still  will  pray, 

Imploring  still  thy  kind  return: 
But  oh!  my  friends,  my  comforts  fled, 
And  all  my  kindred  of  the  dead 

Recall  my  wandering  thoughts  to  mourn. 


166  PSALMS. 

PSALM    89.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

The  Covenant  made  with  Christ;  or,  the  true  David. 

1  T^  OR  ever  shall  my  song  record 
Jl     The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord  t 

o      Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand, 

Like  heaven,  established  by  his  hand. 

— 2  Thus  to  his  Son  he  sware,  and  said, 
"  With  thee  my  cov'nant  lirst  is  made: 
"In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live  ; 
"  Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  "Be  thou  my  Prophet,  thou  my  Priest; 
"Thy  children  shall  be  ever  bless'd; 
"Thou  art  my  chosen  King,  thy  throne 
"  Shall  stand  eternal,  like  my  own. 

4  "There's  none  of  all  my  sons  above 
"So  much  my  image  or  my  love  ; 
"Celestial  powers  thy  subjects  are, 
"Then  what  ca.n  earth  to  thee  compare? 

5  "David,  my  servant,  whom  I  chose, 
"To  guard  my  flock,  to  crush  my  foes  ; 
"And  rais'd  him  to  the  Jewish  throne, 
"  Was  but  a  shadow  of  my  Son." 

e  6  Now  let  the  church  rejoice  and  sing 
Jesus,  her  Saviour  and  her  King : 

y  Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

PSALM  89.     First  Part.  C.  M. 
The  faithfulness  of  Ood. 

1  "]\/["Y  never  ceasing  song  shall  show 
1VJL  The  mercies  of  the  "Lord ; 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 

How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce, 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure ; 
And  if  he  speaks  a  promise  once, 

Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure, 
i   3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promis'd  Jewish  throne ! 
o      But  there's  a  nobler  cov'nant  seal'd 

To  David's  greater  Son. 
e  4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies  ; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 

Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 


PSALMS.  167 

u  5  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 
Are  sung  by  saints  above: 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honors  raise 
To  thy  unchanging  love. 

PSALM   89.    ».  7,  &c.     Second  Part.     C.  M. 
The  Poicer  and  Majesty  of  God;  or,  Reverential  Worship- 

i    1  TT7ITH  rev'rence  let  the  saints  appear, 
VV     And  bow  before  the  Lord; 
His  high  commands  with  rev'rence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 
t  2  How  terrible  thy  glories  rise ! 

—  How  bright  thine  armies  shine ! 

i       Where  is  the  power  with  thee  that  vies, 
Or  truth  compar'd  with  thine] 

u  3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 
On  thy  supporting  hand ; 
Darkness  and  day,  from  east  to  west, 
3Iove  round  at  thy  command. 

o  4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 
And  rule  the  boist'rous  deep ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

— 5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea,  are  thine, 

a  And  the  dark  world  of  hell ; 

a      They  saw  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine, 

When  Egypt  durst  rebel. 
u  G  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

—  Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace ! 

e      While  truth  and  mercy  join'd  in  one, 
Invites  us  near  thy  face. 

PSALM   89-    v.  15,  &c.     Third  Part.  C.  M. 
A  blessed  Gospel. 

1  TDLESS'D  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  know 
JD  The  gospel's  joyful  sound! 

Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 

And  fills  their  foes  with  shame. 
i  3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives : 
u      Israel,  thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 

Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 


168  PSALMS. 

PSALM  89.    v.   19,  &c.     Fourth  Part.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Mediatorial  Kingdom;  or,  his  Divine  and  Human 

Nature. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 
XX  And  made  his  mercies  known ; 

"  Sinners,  behold,  your  help  is  laid 
"  On  my  Almighty  Son. 

2  "  Behold  the  man,  my  wisdom  chose 

"  Among  your  mortal  race  : 

"  His  head  my  holy  oil  o'errlows, 

"With  full  supplies  of  grace. 

o  3  "High shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 

"  My  people's  better  King ; 
"  My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down, 

"  And  still  new  subjects  bring. 
— 4  "My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way, 

"With  mercy  by  his  side; 
e      "  While  in  my  name,  o'er  earth  and  sea, 

"  He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 
— 5  "Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God, 

"  He  shall  for  ever  own, 
"Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode, 

0  "  And  I'll  support  my  Son. 

u  6  "My  first  born  Son,  array 'd  in  grace, 
"  At  my  right  hand  shall  sit ; 
"Beneath  him  a.ngels  know  their  place, 
"  And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 
— 7  "  My  cov'nant  stands  for  ever  fast, 
"My  promises  are  strong; 
"  Firm  as  the  heavens  his  throne  shall  last, 
"  His  seed  endure  as  long." 

PSALM  89-    v.  30,  &c.    Fifth  Part.    G.  M. 

The  Covenant  of  Orace  unchangeable;  or,  Affliction  with- 
out Rejection. 

1  "  T7~ET,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  if  David's  race, 

JL    "  The  children  of  my  Son, 

i       "Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 

"  And  tempt  mine  anger  down ; 

2  "Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  the  rod, 

"And  make  their  follies  smart; 
—    "  But  I'll  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 
"  Nor  from  my  truth  depart. 

3  "  My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 

"But  keep  my  grace  in  mind  ; 


PSALMS.  169 

"  And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoke, 
"  Eternal-  truth  shall  bind. 
a  4  "Once  have  I  sworn,  (I  need  no  more,) 
"And  pledg'd  my  holiness, 
"To  seal  the  sacred  promise  sure 
"To  David  and  his  race, 
o  5  "The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise 
"  And  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
"Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies 
"  To  give  the  nations  day. 
u  6  "  Sure  as  the  moon  that  rules  the  night 
"  His  kingdom  shall  endure, 
"  Till  the  fixed  laws  of  shade  and  light 
"Shall  be  observed  no  more." 
PSALM   80-  v.  47.  &c.  Second  Part.    L.  M. 

Mortality  and  Hope. 
A  Funeral  Fsalm. 

a  1  "p  EMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  state, 
u      XV  How  frail  our  life,  how  short  the  date ! 

Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath, 

Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death] 
— 2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die, 

Our  flesh  and  strength  repine  and  cry, 
u      "  Must  death  for  ever  rage  and  reign ! 

"  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain?- 

3  "  Where  is  thy  promise  to  the  just  • 

"  Are  not  thy  servants  turn'd  to  dust)" 

—  But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
e      And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

4  That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day, 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away  ; 
And  clears  the  honor  of  thy  word ; 

y      Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

PSALM  89-     v.  47,  &c.     Last  Part. 

As  the  113th  Psalm. 

Life,  Death,  and  the  Resurrection, 

a  1  rpHINK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man, 
i        JL    How  few  his  hours,  how  short  his  span ! 

—  Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave  : 
i      Who  can  secure  his  vital  breath 

Against  the  bold  demands  of  death, 
With  skill  to  fly,  or  power  to  save? 
— 2  Lord,  shall  it  be  forever  said, 
"  The  race  of  man  was  only  made 
"For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust)" 
8 


170  PSALMS. 

a      Are  not  thy  servants,  day  by  day, 

Sent  to  their  graves,  and  turn'd  to  clay'! 
i  Lord,  vvhere's  thy  kindness  to  the  jusl } 

— 3  Hast  thou  not  promis'd  to  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  seed,  a  heavenly  crown] 

u         But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair ; 

e      For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 
And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

o  4  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward, 

—  For  all  their  toil,  reproach,  and  pain ; 
y      Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 

Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love, 
u  And  each  repeat  their  loud  Amen. 

PSALM  90-     L.  M. 

Man  Mortal,  and  God  Eternal. 
A  Mournful  Song  at  a  Funeral. 

1  rpHROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God, 
JL    Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode; 

High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth,  thy  humble  footstool,  laid. 

2  Long  hast  thou  reign'd  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashion'd  into  man: 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

a  3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die, 

Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity: 
a      Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  was  just, 

—  "Return,  ye  sinners,  to  the  dust." 

4  [A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thy  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night.] 

PAUSE. 

5  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dream  ; 

u      An  empty  tale ;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  wither'd  in  an  hour. 

6  [Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set; 

How  short  the  time !  how  frail  the  state ! 

And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive, 

We  rather  sigh,  and  groan,  than  live. 


PSALMS.  171 

7  But  oh!  how  oft  thy  wrath  appears, 
And  cuts  off  our  expected  years! 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread ! 
We  fear  the  power  that  strikes  us  dead.] 
— 8  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man ; 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  the  span, 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 
Fit  us  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 

PSALM  90-  v.  1—5.  First  Part.  C.  M. 

Man  Frail,  and  Ood  Eternal. 

1  /^LTR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
\J  Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home ! 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  my  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame, 

From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

"Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;'' 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

6  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  all  their  lives  and  cares, 
Are  carried  downwards  by  the  flood, 

And  lost  in  following  years. 
i  7  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
Thev  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  op'ning  day. 
e  8  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleas'd  with  the  morning  light ; 
a      The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 

Lie  with'ring  ere  'tis  night.] 
— 9  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 


172  PSALMS. 

Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

PSALM 00    w.8,  11,2,10,12.  SecondPart.  CM. 

Infirmities  and  Mortality,  the  Effect  of  Sin;  or,  Life,  Old 

Age,  and  Preparation  for  Death. 

a  1  T  ORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults, 
JLj  And  justice  grows  severe, 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts, 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

2  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust ; 
u         By  one  offence  to  thee, 

Adam  with  all  his  sons  have  lost 
Their  immortality. 

3  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song  ; 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys  be  long. 

a  4  Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount 

To  threescore  years  and  ten ; 
u      And  all  beyond  that  short  account 

Is  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 
a  5  [Our  vitals,  with  laborious  strife, 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load, 
And  drag  these  poor  remains  of  life 

Along  the  tiresome  road.] 

— 6  Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  love, 
And  not  thy  wrath  alone ; 
O  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 
The  mercies  of  thy  throne. 

7  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art 
T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 
And  live  beyond  the  grave. 

PSALM  00.    v.  13.  &c.     Third  Part.  C.  M. 

Breathing  after  heaven. 

1  T>  ETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return ; 
_LV  Earth  is  a  tiresome  place : 

How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years, 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease ; 

And,  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 

So  make  our  joys  increase. 


PSALMS.  173 

3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show, 
>"lake  thy  own  work  complete ; 
Then  shall"  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 
e  4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne 
In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

PSALM  90-    v.  5,  10,  12.    S.  If. 

The  Frailty  and  Shortness  of  Life. 

1  T  ORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 

JLi  Is  this  our  mortal  frame! 

i       Our  life !  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 

That  scarce  deserves  the  name  ! 
u  2  Alas,  the  brittle  clay 

That  built  our  body  first ! 
And  every  month  and  every  day 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 
— 3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 

Our  feeble  powers  decay, 
i      Swift  as  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

— 4  Yet  if  our  days  must  fly, 

We'll  keep'their  end'in  sight, 
We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  ways, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 
e  5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea; 
Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  bless'd  eternity. 

PSALM  91-  r.  1—7.     L.  M. 
Safety  in  public  Diseases  and  Dangers. 

1  "TTE  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God, 
XI  Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade, 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say,  "  My  God,  thy  pow-er 
"  Shall  be  my  fortress'  and  my  tower : 
"I,  that  am  form'd  of  feeble  dust, 
"Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 

3  Thrice  happy  man !  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare ; 
From  Satan's  wiles,  who  still  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 


174  PSALMS. 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood, 
From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood, 
The  Lord  his  faithful  saints  shall  guard, 
And  endless  life  be  their  reward. 

i  5  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  lire, 

o      God  is  their  life,  his  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  a  healthful  shade. 

a  6  If  vapors,  with  malignant  breath, 

Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death, 

e      Israel  is  safe ;  the  poison'd  air 

Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

PAUSE. 

— 7  What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
Around  thy  path  ten  thousand  died1? 
Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves, 
Among  the  dead,  amidst  the  graves. 

8  So,  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 
To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known, 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Pass'd  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 

o      Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  bless'd. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  thee. 

PSALM  91.    0.9—16.     C,  M. 

Protection    from   Death,    Guard   of  Angels,  Victory  and 
Deliverance. 

'E  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 
Expos'd  to  every  snare, 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling  place, 
And  try  and  trust  his  care. 


Y1 


2  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 

Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  the  saints  on  high. 

3  He'll  give  the  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  their  ways ; 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 


PSALMS.  175 

4  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fall 

And  dash  against  the  stones : 

Are  they  not  servants  at  his  call, 

And  sent  t'  attend  his  sons'? 

5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread: 

The  tempter's  wiles  defeat ; 
He  that  hath  bruis'd  the  serpent's  head, 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet. 

6  "  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 

"  I'll  save  them,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  I'll  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
"Destruction  and  the  sword. 

7  "  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call, 

"  In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh: 
"  My  power  shall  help  them  when  theyfaJl, 
"  "And  raise  them  when  they  die. 

8  "  Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have  known 

"  I'll  honor  them  in  heaven ; 
"  There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
"  And  endless  life  be  given." 

PSALM  93-  First  Part.  L.  M. 

A  Psalm  for  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  QWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
O  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truths  at  night. 
i  2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast: 

—  O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

y  3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 

And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word  : 
i       Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
a      How  deep  thy  counsels !  how  divine  ! 
— 4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high ; 
a      Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die; 

—  Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

e  5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 

When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shea1, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 
6  Sin,  (my  worst  enemy  before,) 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more ; 


176  PSALMS. 

My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

u  7  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

PSALM  92-    v.  12,  &c.     Second  Part.    L.  M. 
The  Church  is  the  Garden  of  God. 

1  T   ORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
-Lf  In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand : 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Bless'd  with  thine  influence  from  above  ; 
Not  Lebanon,  with  all  its  trees, 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive ;) 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

PSALM  90-  First  Metre.    As  the  100th  Psalm. 

The  Eternal  and  the  Sovereign  God. 

1   TEHOVAH  reigns;  he  dwells  in  light, 
J    Girded  with  majesty  and  might ; 
The  world,  created  by  his  hands, 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

i  2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid 
Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  ever-living  God. 

o  3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies; 

i       Vain  floods,  tha.t  aim  their  rage  so  high! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  For  ever  shall  thy  throne  endure ; 
Thy  promise  stands  forever  sure ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 


PSALMS.  177 

PSALM  93-  Second  Metre.  As  the  old  50th  Psalm, 
i    r  |  T  H  K  Lord  of  glory  reign?,  he  reigns  on  high; 
_L    His  robes  of  state  are  strength  and  majesty ; 
This  wide  creation  rose  at  his  command, 
Built  by  his  word,  established  by  his  hand  : 

u       Long  stood  his  throne  ere  he  began  creation, 
And  his  own  Godhead,  is  the  firm  foundation. 

t   2  God  is  th'  eternal  King;  thy  foes  in  vain 
Raise  their  rebellions  to  confound  thy  reign; 
In  vain  the  storms,  in  vain  the  floods  arise, 
And  roar,  and  toss  their  waves  against  the  skies ; 
Foaming  at  heav'n  they  rage  with  wild  commotion, 
But  heaven's  high  arches  scorn  the  swelling  ocean. 

— 3  Ye  tempests,  rage  no  more ;  ye  floods,  be  still ; 
And  thou,  mad  world,  submissive  to  his  will : 
Built  on  his  truth  his  church  must  ever  stand : 
Firm  are  his  promises  and  strong  his  hand ; 
See  his  own  sons,  when  they  appear  before  him, 
Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  with  fear  adore  him. 

PSALM  93-    Third  Metre.     As  the  old  122d 
Psalm. 

1  rpHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
JL    And  royal  state  maintains, 

His  head  with' awful  glories  crown'd: 

Array'd  in  robes  of  "light, 

Begirt  with  sovereign  might, 
And  rays  of  majesty  around. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands, 
The  world  securely  stands, 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word ; 

Thy  throne  was  fix 'd  on  high 

Ere  stars  adorn'd  the  sky : 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
a      3  In  vain  the  noisy  crowd, 

Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 
Against  thine  empire  rage  and  roar ; 

In  vain,  wit'h  angry  spite, 

The  surly  nations  fight, 
And  dash  like  waves  against  the  shore. 
—    4  Let  floods  and  nations  rage, 

And  all  their  power  engage, 
Let  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky; 

The  terrors  of  thy  frown 

Shall  beat  their  madness  down : 
Thy  throne  for  ever  stands  on  high. 
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178  PSALMS. 

u      5  Thy  promises  are  true, 

Thy  grace  is  ever  new ; 
There  fix'd  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove , 

Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 

Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

[Repeat  the  fourth  stanza  to  complete  the  tune.] 

PSALM  94-  v.  1,  2,7—14.  First  Part.  C  M. 
Saints   chastised,  and  Sinners   destroyed;   or,  instructive 
Afflictions . 

GOD !  to  whom  revenge  belongs. 
Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud; 
Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs, 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 

2  They  say,  "The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears;" 

When  will  the  vain  be  wise] 
Can  he  be  deaf,  who  form'd  their  ears  ? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes] 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vain, 

And  they  shall  feel  his  power: 
His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 

Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod : 
Thy  providence,  thy  sacred  book, 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 

5  Bless'd  is  the  man  thy  hands  chastise, 

And  to  his  duty  draw ; 
Thy  scourges  moke  thy  children  wise, 
When  they  forget  thy  law. 

6  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saints. 

Nor  his  own  promise  break; 
He  pardons  his  inheritance 
For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 

PSALM  94.  b.   16-23.  Second  Part.  CM. 
Ood  our  Support  and  Comfort;  or,  Deliverance  from  Temp- 
tations and  Persecution. 

1  "TTTHO  UTill  arise  and  plead  my  right 

VV     Against  my  num'rous  foes] 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite. 
And  all  my  hopes  oppose. 

2  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 

Sustain'd  my  fainting  head, 
a     My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt, 
My  soul  among  the  dead. 


PSALMS.  179 

u  3  "Alas!  my  sliding  feet!"  I  cry'd, 
—        Thy  promise  bore  me  up: 

Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side, 
o  And  rais'd  my  sinking  hope. 

a  4  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 

Within  my  bosom  roll, 
e      Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults, 

Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 

— 5  Powers  of  iniquity  may  rise, 

And  frame  pernicious  laws ; 
o      But  God,  my  refuge,  rules  the  skies, 

He  will  defend  my  cause. 

— 6  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud, 

Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
u      The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  proud, 

And  cut  the  sinners  oft. 

PSALM  9d     C.  M. 

A  Psalm  before  Prayer. 

1  OlXG  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
O  And  in  his  strength  rejoice ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 

Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight 

And  psalms  of  honor  sing  ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 

How  mean  their  natures  seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below, 
When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

4  Earth  with  its  caverns  dark  and  deep. 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand ; 
He  fix'd  the  seas  what  bounds  to  keep, 
And  where  the  hills  must  stand. 

i   5  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore ; 
Come,  kneel  before  his  face ; 
O  may  the  creatures  of  his  power, 
Be  children  of  his  grace  ! 

e  6  Now  is  the  time;  he  bends  his  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request ; 
o      Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  s" 

"Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 


180  PSALMS. 

PSALM  95-  S.  M. 

A  Psalm  before  Sermon. 

1  flOME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
\J  And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 

The  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 

And  all  the  solid  ground. 
i  3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne: 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord; 
—    We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own, 

He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse 

The  language  of  his  grace, 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race ; 

6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  dress'd, 

Will  lift  his  hands,  and  swear, 

"You  that  despise  my  promis'd  rest, 

"Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

PSALM  05-    v.  1,  2,  3,  6  —  11.    L.  M. 

Canaan  lost  through  unbelief;  or,  a  Warning  to  Delaying 
Sinners. 

1  /~10ME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
\J  A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise  : 
God  is  a  sovereign  King :  rehearse 
His  honor  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  framed  our  natures  with  his  word ; 

e      He  is  our  Shepherd ;  we  the  sheep 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

— 3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey  ; 
Nor  let  our  harden'd  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 
4  Israel,  that  saw  his  works  of  grace, 
Yet  tempt  their  Maker  to  his  face ; 
A  faithless  unbelieving  brood. 
That  tir'd  the  patience  of  their  God. 


PSALMS.  181 

— 5  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  "  How  false  they  prove, 
"  Forget  my  power,  abuse  my  love ; 
"Since  they  despise  my  rest,  I  swear, 
"  Their  feet  shall  never  enter  there." 

a  6  [Look  back,  my  soul,  with  holy  dread, 
And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead; 

—    Attend  the  offer'd  grace  to-day, 
Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

e  7  Seize  the  kind  promise  while  it  waits, 
And  inarch  to  Z  ion's  heavenly  gates ; 
Believe,  and  take  the  promis'd  rest; 
Obey,  and  be  for  ever  bless'd.] 

PSALM  96-    r,  2,  10,  &c.     C.  M. 

Christ's  first  and  second  coming. 

1  OIXG  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
O  Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue ; 

His  new  discover'd  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son ; 
o      His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

— 3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 
e  Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen; 

Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  The  joyous  earth,  the  bending  skies, 
His  glorious  train  display ; 
y      Ye  mountains  sink,  ye  valleys  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

e  5  Behold  he  comes,  he  comes  to  bless 
The  nations  as  their  God ; 

0  To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 

And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

u  6  His  voice  shall  raise  the  slumb'ring  dead, 
And  bid  the  world  draw  near ; 

a      But  how  will  guilty  nations  dread, 
To  see  their  Judge  appear ! 

PSALM  96-     As  the  113th  psalm. 
The  God  of  the  Gentiles. 

1  T  ET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
JLi  To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praise, 

To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name : 


182  PSALMS. 

His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show,  < 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  The  heathens  know  thy  glory,  Lord, 
The  wondering  nations  read  thy  word, 

e         But  here  Jehovah's  name  is  known ; 
Nor  shall  our  worship  e'er  be  paid 
To  gods  which  mortal  hands  have  made ; 

o         Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 

3  He  fram'd  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there ; 

—  His  beams  are  majesty  and  light, 
y      His  beauties  how  divinely  bright ! 

His  temple  how  divinely  fair ! 
u  4  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

And  barb'rous  nations  fear  his  name: 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

PSALM  97-  v.  1—5.     First  Part.     L.  M. 
Christ  reigning  in  Heaven,  and  coming  to  Judgment. 

1  TTE  reigns;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns; 
XX  Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains ; 
o      Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice, 
a  2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown ; 
e      But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne ; 
a      Though  gloomy  clouds  his  ways  surround, 

—  Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

it  3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo!  he  comes, 

Shakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs ; 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire, 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire  ; 

— 4  His  enemies  with  sore  dismay, 

Fly  from  the  sight  and  shun  the  day; 

e      Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 

o      And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

PSALM  97-     v.  6  —  9.     Second  Part.     L.  M. 
Christ's  Incarnation. 

1   rpHE  Lord  is  come ;  the  heav'ns  proclaim 
X    His  birth ;  the  nations  learn  his  name ; 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God, 


PSALMS.  183 

u  2  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies, 
Go,  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies ; 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below. 

— 3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 

And  their  own  worshippers  confound: 
e      But  Zion  shall  his  glories  sing, 

—  And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 

PSALM  9  7-     Third  Part.     L.  M. 

Grace  and  Glory. 

1  rpH'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high 
-L    O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky ; 
a      Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet, 
e      His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 

— -2  O,  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 

Hate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame; 
He  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friends, 
And  from  the  snares  of  hell  defends. 

e  3  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown, 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown ; 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  rise. 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

o  4  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
The  sacred  honors  of  the  Lord : 

—  Xone  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  grace 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

PSALM  97-     r.  3,  5  —  7,  11.     C.  M. 

Christ's  Incarnation,  and  the  last  Judgment. 

1  T  ET  earth,  with  every  isle  and  sea, 
JLj  Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  : 
His  word,  like  fire,  prepares  his  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

o  2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hills 
And  makes  the  valleys  rise, 

—  The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles, 
a         The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

e  3  The  heavens  his  rightful  power  proclaim, 
i  The  idol  gods  around 

Fill  their  own  worshippers  with  shame, 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 

— 4  Adoring  angels  at  his  birth 
Make  the  Redeemer  known : 


184  PSALMS. 

u      Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth, 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 

o  5  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 

And  hills  and  seas  retire  ; 
e      His  children  take  their  unknown  flight, 
—        And  leave  the  world  on  lire. 

6  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory  sown 
For  saints  in  darkness  here, 
e      Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

PSALM  08-     First  Part.    C.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Oospel. 

1  rpO  our  Almighty  Maker,  God, 
JL    New  honors  be  ad  dress 'd ; 

His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  bless'd. 

2  To  Abra'm  first  he  spoke  the  word, 

And  taught  his  numerous  race ; 
The  Gentiles  own  him  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  to  trust  his  grace. 

o  3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 
With  all  her  different  tongues ; 

0  And  spread  the  honor  of  his  name 

In  melody  and  songs. 

PSALM  98-     Second  Part.  C.  M. 
The  Messiah's  Coming  and  Kingdom. 

1  TOY  to  the  world — the  Lord  is  come ; 
J    Let  earth  receive  her  King; 

e      Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
o  And  heaven  and  nature  sing, 

— 2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
o      While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 

Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

a  3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  : 
e      He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 

Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

u  4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love, 


PSALMS.  184 

PSALM  99.  First  Part.  S.  M. 

Christ's  Kingdom  and  Majesty. 

1  rp HE  God,  Jehovah,  reigns, 
JL    Let  all  the  nations  fear ; 
a      Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
i  And  saints  be  humble  there. 

— 2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns, 

Let  earth  adore  its  Lord ; 
e      Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 

Swift  to  fulfil  his  word. 

— 3  In  Zion  stands  his  throne, 
His  honors  are  divine  ; 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  known, 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

i  4  How  holy  is  his  name! 

How  terrible  his  praise ! 
Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  his  works  of  grace. 

PSALM  99-  Second  Part.  S.  M. 
A  Holy  God  worshipped  icith  Reverence. 

1  T^XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
JLj  And  worship  at  his  feet ; 
His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

i   2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 
When  Moses  cry'd,  when  Samuel  pray'd, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

— 3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race : 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

i   4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same, 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

PSALM  1 OO-  First  Metre.  A  plain  translation. 

Praise  to  our  Creator. 

1  "\7*E  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 
JL    Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King; 
e      Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 
o         With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 


186  PSALMS. 

i   2  The  Lord  is  God ;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give: 
We  are  his  work  and  not  our  own ; 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

e  3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy, 
With  praises  to  his  courts  repair: 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ, 
To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 

— 4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind: 

0  Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure; 
u      And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 

His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

PSALM  100-  Second  Metre.  A  Paraphrase. 

1  1    OEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

j3  Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

— 2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay  and  form'd'us  men ; 
a     And  when,  like  wand'ring  sheep,  we  stray'd, 
e         He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

i   3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 

o      What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name] 

y  4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise 
u  5  Wide — as  the  world,  is  thy  command, 
Vast  — as  eternity,  thy  love ; 
Firm — as  a  rock,  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

PSALM   lOl.     L.  M. 

The  Magistrate's  Psalm. 

1  '11  /TERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song, 
1V_L  And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 
My  gracious  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  thee  my  songs  and  vows  I  bring. 

2  If  I  am  rais'd  to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsel  from  thy  word ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 


PSALMS.  18" 

3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  ine  reside  : 
No  wicked"  thing  shall  dwell  with  me 
Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage  and  strife, 
Shall  be  companions  of  my  life  : 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 
Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [I'll  search  the  land  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honor,  wealth,  and  trust : 
The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will, 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  fav'rites  still.] 

6  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  to  rise 
By  rlatt'ring  or  malicious  lies; 
Nor.  while  the  innocent  I  guard, 
Shall  bold  offenders  e'er  be  spar*d. 

7  The  impious  crew,  (that  fictious  band,) 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land  ; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
Where  I  have  power,  shall  be  suppress'd. 

PSALM  101-    C.  M. 

A  Psalm  for  a  .Master  of  a  Family. 

1  (~\F  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing, 
v_/  And  pay  my  God  my  vows: 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  heavenly  King, 

Teach  me  to  rule  my  house. 

2  Now  to  my  tent,  O  God,  repair, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 

I'll  suffer  nothing  near  me  there 

That  shall  offend  thine  eyes. 

3  The  man  that  doth  his  neighbor  wrong 

By  falsehood  or  by  force, 
The  scornful  eye,  the  sland'rous  tongue, 
I'll  banish  from  my  doors. 

4  I'll  seek  the  faithful  and  the  just, 

And  will  their  help  enjoy; 
These  are  the  friends  that  I  shall  trust. 
The  sen-ants  I'll  employ. 

5  The  wretch  that  deals  in  sly  deceit, 

I'll  not  endure  a  night; 
The  liar's  tongue  I'll  ever  hate 
And  banish  from  my  sight. 

6  I'll  purge  my  family  around, 

And  make"  the  wicked  flee ; 


188  PSALMS. 

So  shall  my  house  be  ever  found 
A  dwelling  fit  for  thee. 

PSALM  102.  v.  1  —  13,20,21.  First  Part.  CM. 

A  prayer  of  the  Afflicted. 

1  TTEAR  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face, 
JO.  But  answer,  lest  I  die : 
Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace 
To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ! 
u  2  My  days  are  wasted,  like  the  smoke 
Dissolving  in  the  air; 
My  strength  is  dry'd,  my  heart  is  broke, 
And  sinking  in  despair. 

3  My  spirits  flag  like  withering  grass, 

Burnt  with  excessive  heat : 
In  secret  groans  my  minutes  pass, 
And  I  forget  to  eat. 

4  As  on  some  lonely  building's  top, 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan, 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope, 

I  sit  and  grieve  alone, 
y  5  My  soul  is  like  a  wilderness, 

Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl ; 
Where  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place, 

And  where,  the  screaming  owl. 

6  Dark,  dismal  thoughts  and  boding  fears, 

Dwell  in  my  troubled  breast ; 
While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ears, 
Nor  give  my  spirit  rest. 

7  My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes, 

And  tears  are  my  repast ; 
My  daily  bread,  like  ashes,  grows 
Unpleasant  to  my  taste. 

8  Sense  can  afford  no  real  joy 

To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown ; 
Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanc'd  me  high, 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  looks  like  wither'd  leaves  appear; 

And  life's  declining  light 
Grows  faint,  as  evening  shadows  are, 

That  vanish  into  night. 
— 10  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 

O  my  eternal  God  ; 
o      Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 

And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 


PSALMS.  189 

ell  Thou  wilt  arise,  and  show  thy  face, 
Nor  will  my  Lord  delay, 
Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long  expected  day. 

— 12  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry, 
And,  by  mysterious  ways, 
Redeems  the  prisoners  doom'd  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

PSALM  102-  v.  13  —  21.     Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 

1  T   ET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice, 
JLJ  Behold  the  promis'd  hour: 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  t'  exalt  her  power, 
i  2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain, 
Are  precious  in  our  eyes ; 
Those  rains  shall  be  built  again, 
And  ail  that  dust  shall  rise. 
u  3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 
And  stand  in  glory  there ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear, 
u  4  He  sits  a  Sovereign  on  his  throne, 
With  pity  in  his  eyes: 
He  hears  the  dying  prisoners'  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

— 5  He  frees  the  souls  condemn'd  to  death, 
And  when  his  saints  complain, 
It  sha'nt  be  said,  "that  praying  breath 
"  Was  ever  spent  in  vain." 

0  6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 

And  left  on  long  record  ; 
That  ages  yet  unborn  ma}'  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 

PSALM   102-     v.  23  —  28.     L.  M. 

Man's  Mortality,  and  Christ?*  Eternity;  or,  Saints  die, but 
Christ  and  the  Church  live. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

J_  Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  race ; 
a      Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 
Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

e  2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  jro  down  at  noon : 


190  PSALMS. 

o      Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 

i  And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon! 

— 3  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 

This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage  ; 
"Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live  ; 

"Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age." 
u  4  'Twas  he  this  earth's  foundation  laid: 

Heaven  is  the  building  of  his  hand  ; 
a      This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shallfade 

And  all  be  chang'd  at  his  command. 
— 5  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky, 

Like  garments,  shall  be  laid  aside : 
But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high; 

Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 
e  6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live, 

And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign ; 
o      This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 

And  the  dead  saints  be  rais'd  again. 

PSALM   103-  v.  1—7.  First  Part.  L.  M. 
Blessing  God  for  his  Goodness  to  Soul  and  Body. 

1  TJLES3,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 

_D  Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad 
o      Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace  ; 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise; 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot ! 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes,  which  thou  hast  done! 
e      He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 

The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 
— 4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals, 

And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels  ; 
o      Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 

Our  wasting  lives  from  threat 'ning  graves. 
— 5  Our  youth  decay'd  his  power  repairs, 

His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years  : 

He  fills  our  store  with  every  good : 

And  feeds  our  souls  with  heavenly  food. 
6  He  sees  th'  oppressor  and  th'  oppress'd, 

And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 
u      But  will  his  justice  more  display 

In  the  last  great  rewarding  day. 


PSALMS.  191 

— 7  [His  power  he  show'd  by  Moses'  hands, 
And  gave  to  Israel  his  commands: 

i       But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 
To  all  the  nations  by  his  Son.] 

— 8  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess, 
Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace; 

e      The  (Jentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

PSALM  103-    Second  Part.     L.  M. 

God's  gentle  Chastisement;   or,  his  Tender  Mercy  to   hit 
People. 

1  rpHE  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his  ways! 
X   How  firm  his  truth !  how  large  his  grace ! 

He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starnr  heavens  aDOve  our  head, 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise, 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

3  Nor  half  so  far  hath  nature  plac'd 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

i  4  How  slow  his  awful  wrath  to  rise! 
e      On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies! 
i       And  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
e      How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn! 

5  Amidst  his  wrath  compassion  shines, 
His  strokes  are  lighter  than  our  sins ; 
And,  while  his  rod  corrects  his  saints 
His  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  So  fathers  their  young  sons  chastise, 
With  gentle  hands  and  melting  eyes; 
The  children  weep  beneath  the  smart, 
And  move  the  pity  of  their  heart. 

PAUSE. 

7  The  mighty  God,  the  wise  and  just, 
Knows  that  our  frame  is  feeble  dust ; 
And  will  not  heavy  loads  impose 
Beyond  the  strength  that  he  bestows. 

8  He  knows  how  soon  our  nature  dies, 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  flies ; 
Like  grass  we  spring,  and  die  as  soon, 
As  morning  flowers  that  fade  at  noon. 


192  PSALMS. 

9  But  his  eternal  love  is  sure 
To  all  the  saints,  and  shall  endure: 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 

PSALM   103-  v.  1—7.  First  Part.  S.  M. 

Praise  for  Spiritual  and  Temporal  Mercies. 

1  f\  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
V_/  Let  all  within  me  join, 
And_aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 
o  2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness ; 
And  without  praises  die. 
y  3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 
— 4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransom'd  from  the  grave ; 
o      He  that  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell 

Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 
— 5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 
He  gives  the  sufPrera  rest ; 
o      The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 

And  justice  for  t.h'  oppress'd. 
— 6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
e      But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 

PSALM  108.  ».  8—18.  Second  Part.  S.   M. 

Abounding  Compassion  of  Ood;  or,  Mercy  in  the  midst  of 

Judgment. 

1  1\/TY  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
IV J_  Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 
i  2  God  will  not  always  chide; 

And,  when  his  strokes  are  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 
o  3  High  as  the  heavens  are  rais'd 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 


PSALMS.  193 

-4  His  power  6ubdues  our  sins, 
And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 
To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 
Scatter'd  with  every  breath; 

i      His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 

Can  send  us  swift  to  death, 
i  7  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower ! 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 

It  withers  in  an  hour. 
;  8  But  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure; 
)      And  children's  children  ever  find 

Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

PSALM   103-  v.  19  —  22.   Third  Part.     S.  M. 

God's  Universal  Dominion;  or,  Angels  praise  the  Lord. 

1  rpHE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 
JL    Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  high ; 

O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels,  great  in  might, 

And  swiff  to  do  his  will, 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfil. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts,  who  wait 

The  orders  of  their  King, 
And  guard  his  churches,  when  they  pray, 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  all  his  wondrous  works, 

Through  his  vast  kingdom,  show 
Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul, 
Shalt  sing  his  graces  too. 

PSALM   104- 

The' Glory  of  God  in  Creation  and  Providence. 

1  ~|\/rY  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise; 
1V_L  When  cloth'd  in  his  celestial  rays, 
He  in  full  majesty  appears, 
And  like  a  robe  his  iilorv  wears. 
9" 


194  PSALMS. 

Note.  This  psalm  may  be  sung  to  the  tunc  of  the  old  112£A 
or  127th  psalm,  by  adding  these  two  li7ies  to  every  stanza, 
viz. 

Great  is  the  Lord !  what  tongue  can  frame 
An  equal  honor  to  his  name ! 

Otherwise  it  must  be  sung  as  the  JQOth  psalm. 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtains  spread ; 
Th'  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed ; 
Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels  whom  his  own  breath  inspires, 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  ; 
And,  swift  as  thought,  his  armies  move 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundation  by  his  hand 
Is  pois'd,  and  shall  for  ever  stand : 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain, 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again. 

5  When  earth  was  cover 'd  with  the  flood, 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood, 
He  thunder 'd,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confin'd,  to  its  appointed  bed. 

6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bound, 
And  in  their  channels  walk  their  round  ; 
Refreshing  streams,  by  secret  veins, 
Break  from  the  hills  and  drench  the  plains. 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheer  the  valleys  as  they  go ; 
There  gentle  herds  their  thirst  allay, 
And  for  the  stream  will  asses  bray." 

8  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink. 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink; 
Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise, 
And  chide  our  silence  in  his  praise. 

PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

9  God,  from  his  cloudy  cistern,  pours 

On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  showers; 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield. 

10  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise, 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies  ; 
With  herbs  for  man,  of  various  power, 
To  nourish  nature  or  to  cure. 

11  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce! 
The  olive  yields  a  pleasing  juice ; 


PSALMS.  195 

Our  hearts  are  cheer'd  with  gen'rous  wine, 
His  gifts  proclaim  his  love  divine. 

12  His  bounteous  hands  our  tables  spread; 
He  rills  our  cheerful  stores  with  bread; 
While  food  our  vital  strength  imparts, 
Let  daily  praise  inspire  our  hearts. 

PAUSE   THE    SECOND. 

13  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands, 
Rais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly. 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  high. 

14  To  craggy  hills  ascends  the  goat; 
And  at  the  airy  mountain's  foot 

The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

15  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face ; 
And,  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day, 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad, 
And,  roaring,  ask  their  meat  from  God; 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies. 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labor  goes; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  repose ; 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  wasting  grief. 

18  How  strange  thy  works !  How  great  thy  skill! 
"While  every  land  thy  riches  fill ; 

Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see, 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Xor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep, 
With  wondrous  motions,  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wandering  in  the  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  watery  way, 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play  ; 
The  huge  leviathan  resides, 

And,  fearless,  sports  amid  the  tides. 

PAUSE   THE   THIRD. 

21  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord. 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  wor^ 
And  the  whole  race  of  creak 
Waiting  their  portion  from  t 


196  PSALMS. 

22  While  eacli  receives  his  diff'rent  food, 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  ; 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales,  and  worms, 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  diff'rent  forms. 

23  But  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn, 
And,  dying,  to  their  dust  return ; 
Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign; 
Life,  breath,  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

24  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again, 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men ; 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

25  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honor'd  with  his  own  delight ; 

a      How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways ! 

The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 
u  26  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 

And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke ; 
y      Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 

And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace. 
— 27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 

And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 
o      Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ, 

Till  it  expires  in  endless  joy. 
a  28  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst, 

Their  glory  bury'd  with  their  dust, 
e  I,  to  my  God,  my  heavenly  King, 
o      Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 

PSALM  105.    Abridged.    C.  M. 

Ootids  Conduct  to  Israel,  and  the  Plagues  of  Egypt. 

1  /~*\ IVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name, 
VX  And  tell  the  world  his  grace ; 
o      Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fame. 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

e  2  His  covenant  which  he  kept  in  mind 
For  num'rous  ages  past, 
To  num'rous  ages  yet  behind 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 
— 3  He  sware  to  Abra'm  and  Ids  seed, 
And  made  the  blessing  sure ; 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 
4  "  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  bless'd," 
Said  the  Almighty  voice, 


PSALMS.  19" 

"  And  Canaan's  land  shall  be  their  rest, 
"  The  type  of  heavenly  joys." 

5  [How  large  the  grant !  how  rich  the  grace ! 

To  give  them  Canaan's  land, 
When  they  were  strangers  in  the  place, 
A  small  and  feeble  band  ! 

6  Like  pilgrims  through  the  countries  round 

Securely  they  remov'd ; 
And  haughty  kings,  that  on  them  frown'd, 
Severely  he  reprov'd : 

7  "Touch  mine  anointed,  and  mine  arm 

"  Shall  soon  avenge  the  wrong : 
"  The  man  that  does  my  prophets  harm 
"  Shall  know  their  God  is  strong." 

8  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

Nor  put  the  church  in  fear : 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care.] 

PAUSE   THE  FIRST. 

9  When  Pharaoh  dar'd  to  vex  the  saints, 

And  thus  provok'd  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent  at  their  complaints, 
Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

10  He  call'd  for  darkness ;  darkness  came, 

Like  an  o'erwhelming  flood ; 
He  turn'd  each  lake,  and  every  stream, 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 

11  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  spread  ; 
And  frogs,  in  baleful  armies,  rise 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 

12  Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 

The  tenfold  vengeance  flew ; 
Locusts  in  swarms  devour 'd  their  trees, 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

13  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke 

The  flower  of  Egypt  died ; 
The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke, 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

14  "Now  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

"Nor  put  the  church  in  fear; 
"Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
"And  be  th'  Almighty's  care." 


198  PSALMS. 

TAUSE   THE  FIRST. 

15  Thus  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  freed, 

And  left  the  hated  ground ; 
Rich  with  Egyptian  spoils  they  fled, 
Nor  was  one  feeble  found. 

16  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way, 

And  mark'd  their  journeys  right, 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

17  They  thirst,  and  waters  from  the  rock 

In  rich  abundance  flow, 
And,  following  still  the  course  they  took, 
Ran  all  the  desert  through. 

e  18  O  wondrous  stream !  O  blessed  type 

Of  overflowing  grace ! 
o      So  Christ  our  rock  maintains  our  life, 

And  aids  our  wandering  race. 

— 19  Thus  guarded  by  th'  Almighty  hand, 
The  chosen  tribes  possess'd 
Canaan,  the  rich,  the  promis'd  land, 
And  there  enjoy'd  their  rest. 

u  20  "  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 
"  The  church  renounce  her  fear ; 
"Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
"  And  be  th'  Almighty's  care." 

PSALM  106-    v.  1—5.     L.  M. 

Praise  to  Ood;  or,  Communion  with  Saints. 

1  nnO  God,  the  great,  the  ever  bless'd, 
JL    Let  songs  of  honor  be  address'd ; 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands; 
Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands. 

i  2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  waysl 
Who  shall  fulfil  thy  boundless  praise? 

e      Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  still, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

— 3  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed: 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

e  4  O  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 

o      And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice ; 

—    This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be 

Join'd  to  thy  saints,  and  near  to  thee. 


PSALMS.  199 

PSALM  106-  r-  V,  8,  12—14,  43—48.  S.  M. 

Israel  punished  and  pardoned;  or,  God's  unchangeable  Love. 

i   1  /^i  0D  of  eternal  love, 

\jr  How  tickle  are  our  ways ; 
And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace! 
— 2  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought, 
o         And  then  thy  praise  they  sung ; 
a      But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgot, 
And  murmur 'd  with  their  tongue. 
— 3  Now  they  believe  his  word, 
o  While  rocks  with  rivers  flow  ; 

a      Now  with  their  lusts  provoke  the  Lord, 

And  he  redue'd  them  low. 
— 4  Yet  when  they  mourn 'd  their  faults, 
He  hearken'd  to  their  groans ; 
Brought  his  own  cov'nant  to  his  thoughts, 
And  call'd  them  still  his  sons. 
5  Their  names  were  in  his  book, 
He  sav'd  them  from  their  foes, 
Oft  he  chastisM,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  he  chose. 
e  6  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 

Who  lov'd  their  ancient  race ; 
o      And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word 
Amen,  to  all  their  praise. 

PSALM   107-     First  Part.     L.  M. 
Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  Christians  to  Heaven. 

1  /^1 IVE  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above: 
vX  Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love  : 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 

And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record; 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose, 
And  rescu'd  from  their  mighty  foes. 

3  [When  God's  own  arm  their  fetters  broke, 
And  freed  them  from  th'  Egyptian  yoke, 
They  trae'd  the  desert,  wandering  round, 
A  wild  and  solitary  ground ! 

4  There  they  could  find  no  leading  road, 
Nor  city  for  their  fix'd  abode; 

Nor  food,  nor  fountain,  to  assuage 
Their  burning  thirst,  or  hunger's  rage.] 


200  PSALMS. 

5  In  their  distress,  to  God  they  cry'd, 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide, 
He  led  their  wandering  march  around, 
And  brought  their  tribes  to  Canaan's  ground. 

6  Thus,  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke,  and  Satan's  chain, 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 

A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 

7  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps,  lest  we  stray, 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

e  8  O  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 

The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord; 
i       How  great  his  works!  how  kind  his  ways  I 
o      Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 

PSALM.   107.    Second  Part    L.  M. 

Correction  for  Sin,  and  Release  by  Prayer. 

1  TH  ROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name, 
JO    God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  same  ; 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 

u  2  But  if  their  hearts  rebel,  and  rise 
Against  the  God  who  rules  the  skies ; 
If  they  reject  his  heavenly  word, 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord: 

— 3  He'll  bring  their  spirit  to  the  ground, 
And  no  deliverer  shall  be  found ; 

a      Laden  with  grief,  they  waste  their  breath 
In  darkness  and  the  shades  of  death. 

— £  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries; 

e  He  makes  the  dawning  light  arise. 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade 
That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head. 

5  He  cuts  the  bars  of  brass  in  two. 
And  lets  the  smiling  prisoners  through; 
Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief, 
And  gives  the  laboring  soul  relief. 

o  6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord! 
i       How  great  his  works !  how  kind  his  ways ! 
o      Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


PSALMS.  201 

PSALM   107-     Third  Part.     L.  M. 

Intemperance  punished  and  pardoned;  or,  a  Psalm  for  the 

Glutton  and  Drunkard. 

1  T7"AIX  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 

V  Prepares  for  his  own  punishment, 
"What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise ! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 

Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste, 
Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost, 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

3  The  glutton  groans,  and  loathes  to  eat; 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat ; 
Nature  with  heavy  loads  oppress'd, 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  frighten'd  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help  with  earnest  cry ! 

He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breath, 
And  saves  thern  from  approaching  death. 

5  No  med'cines  could  effect  the  cure 
So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  sure; 
The  deadly  sentence  God  repeals, 

He  sends  his  sovereign  word,  and  heals. 

6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
And  let  their  thankful  offerings  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 

PSALM   107-  Fourth  Part.  L.  M. 

Deliverance  from  Storms  and  Shipwreck;  or,  the  Seaman's 

Song: 

1  TTTOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 

V  V     His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad ! 
With  the  bold  mariner  survey 

The  unknown  regions  of  the  sea. 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favor  of  the  wind ; 

0      Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise, 

That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 
e  3  Now  to  the  heavens  they  mount  amain, 
a      Now  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again ; 
—    What  strange  affrights  young  sailors  feel, 

And  like  a  staggering  drunkard  reel ! 
a  4  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
u      Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry ; 
9* 


202  PSALMS. 

—  His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 
e      And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

o  5  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage, 
And  stormy  tempests  cease  to  rage; 

—  The  gladsome  train  their  fears  give  o'er, 
And  hail  with  joy  their  native  shore. 

e  6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord; 

—  Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
o      And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 

PSALM  107.  C.  M. 

'The  Mariner's  Psalm. 

i  rpHY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord, 
JL    That  rule  the  boisterous  sea, 
The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 
Who  tempt  that  dangerous  way. 
o  2  At  thy  commands  the  winds  arise, 
And  swell  the  towering  waves ! 
e    The  men,  astonish'd  mount  the  skies 

And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

— 3  [Again  they  climb  the  watery  hills, 

And  plunge  in  deeps  again  ; 

Each  like  a  tottering  drunkard  reels, 

And  finds  his  courage  vain. 

4  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 

They  pant  with  flutt'ring  breath ; 
And,  hopeless  of  the  distant  shore, 
Expect  immediate  death.] 

5  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries ; 
e         He  hears  their  loud  request, 

u      And  orders  silence  through  the  skies, 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

e  6  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 
And  see  the  storm  allay  'd : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears ; 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

«»-7  'Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  land ; 

Let  stupid  mortals  know, 
That  waves  are  under  his  command, 

And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 
6  8  0  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
•**    And  those  that  see  thy  wondrous  ways, 

Thy  wondrous  love  record. 


PSALMS.  203 

PSALM   107-     Last  Part.  L.  M. 

Colonies  planted;  or,  Nations  blessed  and  punished. 

1  "TT7HEX  God,  provoked  with  daring  crimes, 
VV    Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times, 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

'2  His  word  can  rai.-e  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  green, 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

3  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey, 
Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they, 

He  bids  th'  oppress'd  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant, 
Whose  yearly  fruit  supplies  their  want; 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks, 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  flocks. 

5  Thus  they  are  bless'd  ;  but  if  they  sin, 
a  He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in  : 

A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands, 
Their  princes  die  by  barb'rous  hands. 

a  6  Their  captive  sons,  expos'd  to  scorn, 

Wander  unpity'd  and  forlorn; 

The  country  lies  unfenc'd,  untill'd, 

And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 
— 7  Yet,  if  the  humble  nation  mourns, 

Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns ; 
e  Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive, 

And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 
8  The  righteous,  with  a  joyful  sense, 

Admire  the  works  of  Providence ; 

And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 

Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 
i   9  How  few  with  pious  care  record 

These  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord ! 

But  wise  observers  still  shall  find 

The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  kind. 

PSALM   108-     CM. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

1     A  WAKE,  my  soul,  to  sound  his  praise, 
J\.  Awake  my  harp  to  sing ; 
Join  all  my  powers  the  song  to  raise, 
And  morning  incense  bring. 


204  PSALMS. 

2  Among  the  people  of  his  care, 

And  through  the  nations  round ; 
Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare, 
And  there  his  name  resound. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  starry  train  ; 
Diffuse  thy  heavenly  grace  abroad, 
And  teach  the  world  thy  reign. 

4  So  shall  thy  chosen  sons  rejoice, 

And  throng  thy  courts  above ; 
While  sinners  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  taste  redeeming  love. 

PSALM   109-  v.  1  —  5,  31.  C.  M. 

Love  to  Enemies,  from  the  example  of  Christ. 

1  /~1  OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise, 
\JT  Thy  glory  is  my  song : 
e     Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 

With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 
—2  When,  in  the  form  of  mortal  man, 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
a      With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 

They  compass'd  him  around. 
— 3  Their  mis'ries  his  compassion  move, 

Their  peace  he  still  pursu'd : 
a      They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 

And  evil  for  his  good. 
— 4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause, 
a         Yet  with  his  dying  breath 

—  He  pray'd  for  murd'rers  on  his  cross, 

And  bless'd  his  foes  in  death. 
i  5  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 
In  vain  before  mine  eyes'? 

—  Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  thine, 

To  love  mine  enemies. 
e  6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage, 

And  in  my  Saviour's  name 
o      I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 
PSALM   HO.     First  Part.     L.  M. 
Christ  exalted  and  Multitudes  converted;  or,  the  Sttccess 
of  the  Oospel. 

1  mHUS  God  tir  eternal  Father  spake 
JL    To  Christ  the  Son :  "  Ascend  and  sit 
"  At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
"Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 


PSALMS.  205 

e  2  "From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed: 

"Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 
"Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 

"  And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 
u  3  "  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 

"Whensaintsshalltiockwithwillingminds, 
"  And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate, 

"  Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines." 
e  4  O  glorious  Power !  O  glorious  day ! 

What  a  large  vict'ry  shall  ensue  : 
o      And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 

Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

PSALM   110-     Second  Part.     L.  M. 

The  Kingdom  and  Priesthood  of  Christ. 

1  rpHUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea 
JL    Spake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore; 

"Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
"  And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more 

2  "Aaron,  and  all  his  sons  must  die, 

"  But  everlasting  life  is  thine, 
"  To  save  for  ever  those  that  fly 
"  For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  "By  me  Melchisedec  was  made 

"  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once ; 
"And  thou,  my  heavenly  Priest,  shalt  plead, 
"  And  thou,  my  King,"  shalt  rule  my  sons."' 

4  Jesus  the  priest  ascends  his  throne ; 

While  counsels  of  eternal  peace, 
Between  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Proceed  with  honor  and  success. 

5  Thro'  the  whole  earth  his  reign  shall  spread? 

And  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel: 
Then  shall  he  judge  the  rising  dead, 
And  send  the  guilty  world  to  hell. 

6  Though,  while  he  treads  his  glorious  way, 

He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood, 
The  suff'rings  of  that  dreadful  day 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 

PSALM  HO-     C.  M. 

Christ's  Kingdom  and  Priesthood. 

1    TESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne, 
J    And  near  thy  Father  sit ; 
0      In  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  thv  foes  submit. 


206  PSALMS. 

i  2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do ! 
e         Thy  converts  shall  surpass 

The  num'rous  drops  of  morning  dew, 

And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 
— 3  God  hath  pronounc'd  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  changes  what  he  swore ; 
u      "Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 

"  When  Aaron  is  no  more. 
— i  "  Melchisedec,  that  wondrous  priest, 

"  That  king  of  high  degree, 
"That  holy  man,  who  Abra'm  bless'd, 

"  Was  but  a  type  of  thee." 

e  5  Jesus,  our  Priest,  for  ever  lives, 

To  plead  for  us  above ; 
e      Jesus,  our  King  for  ever  gives 

The  blessings  of  his  love. 
u  6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 

And  his  high  throne  maintain ; 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead. 

Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 

PSALM    HI.     First  Part.     C.  M. 
The  Wisdom  of  God  in  his   Works. 

1  OONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
O  To  my  almighty  God ; 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 
a  2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought. 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
e      And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 

.    His  wonders  with  delight. 
i  3  How  fair  and  beauteous  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  mind  ! 
—    His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 
4  When  he  redeem'd  his  chosen  sons, 
He  fix'd  his  cov'nant  sure  : 
u      The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce 

To  endless  years  endure. 
— 5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim ; 
i       What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ] 
— 6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace, 
Is  our  divinest  skill ! 


PSALMS.  207 

And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

PSALM    111.    Second  Part.    CM. 
The  Perfections  of  Ood. 

1  p<  RE  AT  is  the  Lord;  his  works  of  might 
\JT  Demand  our  noblest  songs ; 

Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord ; 

He  gives  his  children  food  ; 

And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 

He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  his  cov'nant  sure: 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  name, 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise 

Must  with  his  fear  begin ; 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

PSALM   112.     As  the  113th  Psalm. 

The  Blessings  of  the  Liberal  man. 

1  rpHAT  man  is  bless'd,  who  stands  in  awe 
_L    Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law ; 

His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown 'd : 
His  house  the  seat  of  wealth  shall  be 
An  unexhausted  treasury, 

And  with  successive  honors  crown'd. 

2  His  liberal  favors  he  extends, 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends ; 

A  gen'rous  pity  fills  his  mind: 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs, 

And  thus  he's  just  to  all  mankind* 

3  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd  ; 

y         The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just. 
Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs, 
When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

u  4  Beset  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground  ; 
His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up: 


208  PSALMS. 

The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night: 
And  sees,  in  darkness,  beams  of  hope. 

PAUSE. 

5  [111  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart  that  fix'd  on  God  relies, 

Though  waves  and  tempests  roar  around : 
Safe  on  a  rock  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd. 

6  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony, 

To  find  their  expectations  cross'd ; 
They  and  their  envy,  pride,  and  spite, 
Sink  down  to  everlasting  night, 

And  all  their  names  in  darkness  lost.] 

PSALM   HJfe     L.  M. 

The  blessings  of  the  Pious  and  Charitable. 

1  nnHRICE  happy  man,  who  fears  the  Lord, 
JL   Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word ; 

Honor  and  peace  his  days  attend, 

And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend, 
i  2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 

To  works  of  mercy  still  inclin'd: 
—    He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid, 

Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid, 
a  3  When  times  grow  dark,  and  tidings  spread. 

That  fill  his  neighbors  round  with  dread, 
e      His  heart  is  arm'd  against  the  fear; 
o      For  God,  with  all  his  power,  is  there. 

u  4  His  spirit,  fix'd  upon  the  Lord, 

Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word ; 
Amidst  the  darkness,  light  shall  rise, 
To  cheer  his  heart  and  bless  his  eyes. 

— 5  He  hath  dispers'd  his  alms  abroad, 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God : 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain, 
While  envious  sinners  rage  in  vain. 

PSALM   112.     C.  M. 

Liberality  Rewarded. 

APPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands : 
Who  lends  the  poor,  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  lib'ral  hands. 


H 


PSALMS.  2( 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  Xo  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well  establish'd  mind ; 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 
And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  danger  and  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord ; 
Honor  on  earth,  and  joys  above. 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

PSALM   113-     Proper  Tune. 
The  Majesty  and  Condescension  of  Ood. 

1  T7~E  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord, 

JL    The  honors  of  his  name  record, 

His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless ; 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 
Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds, 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds ; 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height ; 
a      Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  our  eternal  God  compare, 
Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might. 

i   3  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do, 
And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things : 
—    His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor, 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door, 
And  seats  them  on  the  thrones  of  kings. 

4  When  childless  families  despair. 
He  sends  the  blessings  of  an  heir, 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name; 
The  mother,  with  a  thankful  voice, 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  joys  ; 

Let  every  age  advance  his  fame. 


210  PSALMS. 

PSALM  US-     L.  M. 

God  Sovereign  and  Gracious. 

1  T7"E  servants  of  th'  almighty  King, 

JL    In  every  age  his  praises  sing ; 
Whene'er  the  sun  shall  rise  and  set, 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
His  throne  of  glory  stands  on  high ; 
Nor  time  nor  place  his  power  restrain, 
Nor  bound  his  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare, 
Or  angels  with  their  God  compare'? 
His  glories  how  divinely  bright, 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light ! 

4  Behold  his  love,  he  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do  : 
And  condescends  yet  more  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 

5  From  dust  and  cottage?  obscure 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor ; 
Gives  them  the  honor  of  his  sons, 

And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thrones. 

6  [A  word  of  his  creating  voice 
Can  make  the  barren  house  rejoice : 
Though  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past, 
The  promis'd  seed  is  born  at  last. 

7  With  joy  the  mother  views  her  son, 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  done : 
Faith  may  grow  strong  when  sense  despairs 
If  nature  fails,  the  promise  bears.] 

PSALM  114-  L.  M. 

Miracles  attending  Israel's  Journey. 

1  TT7"HEN  Israel, freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand 
VV     Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 
The  tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
Their  King,  and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

a  2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay ; 

e      The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way; 

—    Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled, 
With  backward  current,  to  his  head. 

o  3  The  mountains  shook  like  frighted  sheep, 
Like  lambs  the  little  hillocks  leap! 
Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand, 
Conscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand 


PSALMS.  211 

i   4  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide? 
Make  .Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  \ 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ! 
And  whence  the  dread  that  Sinai  feels  ? 

M  5  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood, 

Retire  and  know  th'  approaching  God, 
The  King  of  Israel;  see  him  here: 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

6  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns; 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns: 
Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word, 
And  fires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 

PSALM    115-    L.  M. 

The  True  God  our  refuge;  or  Idolatry  Reproved. 

1  "VTOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 
±\   Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due ; 
Eternal  God,  thou  only  just, 
Thou  only  gracious,  wise,  and  true. 

u  2  Display  to  earth  thy  dreadful  name  ; 

i  Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 

Insult  us,  and,  to  raise  our  shame,     [long!" 
—       Say,  "  Where's  the  God  you've  serv'd  so 

o  3  The  God  we  serve  maintains  his  tin-one 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done  ; 
He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  cries. 

i   4  But  the  vain  idols  they  adore 

Are  senseless  shapes  of  stone  and  wood ; 
At  best  a  mass  of  glitt'ring  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 

— 5  [With  eyes  and  ears  they  carve  the  head ; 
Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind; 
In  vain  are  costly  offerings  made, 
And  vows  are  scatter'd  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  never  made  to  move, 
Nor  hands  to  save,  when  mortals  pray ; 
Mortals,  that  pay  them  fear  or  love, 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

u  7  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 

Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest  ; 
The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 


212  PSALMS. 

a  8  The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise, 

They  dwell  in  silence  in  the  grave ; 
e      But  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  grace, 
e         And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 

PSALM  1 1 5-  As  the  new  tune  of  the  50th  Psalm. 
Idolatry  Reproved. 

NOT  to  our  names,  thou  only  just  and  true, 
Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due : 
Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth  and  justice  claim 
Immortal  honors  to  thy  sovereign  name ; 
Shine  thro'  the  earth,  from  heaven,  thy  bless' d  abode; 
Nor  let  the  heathen  say,  "  Where  is  your  God?" 

2  Heaven  is  thine  higher  court :  there  stands  thy  throne, 
And  through  the  lower  worlds  thy  will  is  done ; 

God  fram'd  this  earth,  the  starry  heavens  he  spread  : 
a  But  fools  adore  the  gods  their  hands  have  made : 
— The  kneeling  crowd,  with  looks  devout,  behold 

Their  silver  saviours  and  their  saints  of  gold. 

3  [Vain  are  those  artful  shapes  of  eyes  and  ears : 
The  molten  image  neither  sees  nor  hears; 
Their  hands  are  helpless,  nor  their  feet  can  move, 
They  have  no  speech,  nor  thought,  nor  power,  nor  love ; 
Yet  sottish  mortals  make  their  long  complaints 

To  their  deaf  idols,  and  their  lifeless  saints. 

4  The  rich  have  statues  well  adorn'd  with  gold; 
The  poor,  content  with  gods  of  coarser  mould, 
With  tools  of  iron  carve  the  senseless  stock, 
Lopt  from  a  tree  or  broken  from  a  rock; 
People  and  priests  drive  on  the  solemn  trade, 
And  trust  the  gods  that  saws  and  hammers  made.] 

a  5  Be  heaven  and  earth  amaz'd !  'Tis  hard  to  say 
Which  are  more  stupid,  or  their  gods,  or  they. 

e  O  Israel,  trust  the  Lord  :  he  hears  and  sees, 
He  knows  thy  sorrows  and  restores  thy  peace ; 
His  worship  does  a  thousand  comforts  yield, 
He  is  thine  help,  and  he  thine  heavenly  shield. 

o  6  In  God  we  trust,  our  impious  foes  in  vain 
Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppose  his  reign  ; 

a  Had  they  prevail'd,  darkness  had  clos'd  our  days, 
And  death  and  silence  had  forbid  his  praise  : 

y  But  we  are  sav'd,  and  live;  let  songs  arise, 
And  Zion  bless  the  God  that  built  the  skies. 


PSALMS.  213 

PSALM   116-     First  Part.     CM. 

Recovery  from   Sickness. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord:  he  heard  my  cries, 
X  And  pity'd  every  groan : 

Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise 
I'D  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  lov'd  the  Lord  ;  he  bow'd  his  ear, 

And  chas'd  my  griefs  away  : 
O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray ! 
a  3  My  flesh  declin'd,  my  spirits  fell, 
And  I  drew  near  the  dead, 
While  inward  pangs  and  fears  of  hell 
Perplex'd  my  wakeful  head. 
— 4  "My  God,"  I  cry'd,  "  thy  servant  save, 
"Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 
"  Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave, 
"Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 
5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  di  stress 'd, 
He  bade  my  pains  remove : 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 
e  6  My  God  has  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dry'd  my  falling  tears: 
o      Xow  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 

PSALM   116-     v.  12.  &c.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Thanks  for  Private  Deliverance. 

1  "TT7HAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
V  V     For  all  his  kindness  shown  1 
e      My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 
— 2  Among  the  saints,  that  fill  thine  house, 
My  offerings  shall  be  paid ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows, 
My  soul  in  anguish  made, 
i  3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 
Thou  ever  blessed  God ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight ! 
How  precious  is  their  blood  ! 
e  4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are  ! 
How  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  my  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 


214  PSALMS. 

— 5  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 
Nor  shall  my  purpose  move : 
Thy  hand  has  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 
6  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record : 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

PSALM  117.     C.  M. 

Praise  to  Ood  from  all  Nations. 

e  1  (~\  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
U  Each  with  a  cliff  'rent  tongue  ! 
In  every  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 
2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land  : 
Proclaim  his  grace  abroad  : 
For  ever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand  : 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

PSALM  117-    L.  M. 

1  "pROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
JO    Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise : 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  set  and  rise  no  more. 

PSALM   117-    S.  M. 

1  HHHY  name,  almighty  Lord, 

JL    Shall  sound  through  distant  lands: 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word: 
Thy  truth  for  ever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread, 

And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchang'd  no  more. 

PSALM  118-    v.  6  — 15.    First  Part.    CM. 

Deliverance  from  a  Tumult. 

1  rpHE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now, 
JL    Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
What  all  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  Heaven  affords  its  aid. 


PSALMS.  215 

2  'Tis  safer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee, 

And  have  my  God  my  friend, 
Than  trust  in  men  of  high  degree, 
And  on  their  truth  depend. 

3  'Tis  through  the  Lord  our  heart  is  strong, 

In  him  my  lips  rejoice  ; 
While  hi?  salvation  is  my  song, 
How  cheerful  is  my  voice ! 

4  Like  angry  bees  they  girt  me  round  ; 

When  God  appears  they  fly : 
So  burning  thorns,  with  crackling  sound, 
Make  a  fierce  blaze,  and  die. 

5  Joy  to  the  saints  and  peace  belongs  ; 

The  Lord  protects  their  days : 
Let  Israel  tune  immortal  songs 
To  his  almighty  grace. 

PSALM   118-  v.  17  —  21.  Second  Part.  CM. 
Public  Praise  for  Deliverance  from  Death. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry, 
I. J  And  rescu'd  from  the  grave  ; 

Now  shall  he  live  :  (and  none  can  die, 
If  God  resolve  to  save.) 

2  Thy  praise,  more  constant  than  before, 

Shall  fill  his  daily  breath ; 
Thy  hand  that  hath  chastis'd  him  sore, 

Defends  him  still  from  death, 
e  3  Open  the  gates  of  Zion  now, 

For  we  shall  worship  there, 
The  house  where  all  the  righteous  go 

Thy  mercy  to  declare. 
o  4  Among  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints, 

Our  thankful  voice  we  raise ; 
—    There  we  have  told  thee  our  complaints, 
o         And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 

PSALM   1 1  §.    v.  22,  23.     Third  Part    C.  M. 

Christ   the  foundation  of  the  Church. 

1  "OEHOLD  the  sure  foundation  Stone 
JD  Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 
i  2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  the  name ; 

o      They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 

Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 


216  PSALMS. 

a  3  The  foolish  builders  scribe  and  priest, 
Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Firm  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

u  4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 
Yet  must  this  building  rise : 
'Tis  thy  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

PSALM   118-   v.  24  —  26.  Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 

Hosanna;  the  Lord's  day;  or,   Christ's  Resurrection,  and 
our  Salvation. 

1  rpHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
X    He  calls  the  hours  his  own ; 
o      Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

e  2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead ; 
And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

o  3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son ; 
—    Help  us,  O  Lord  ;  descend  and  bring 

Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

e  4  Bless'd  is  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 
With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

o  5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ; 

o      The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

PSALM   118-    v.  22—27.  S.  M. 

An  Hosanna  for  the  Lord's  Day;  or,  a  new  Song  of  Salva- 
tion by  Christ. 

1  OEE  what  a  living  Stone 
O  The  builders  did  refuse ; 
e      Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

a  2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 

Reject  thine  only  Son  ; 
o      Yet  on  this  Rock  shall  Zion  rest, 

As  the  chief  corner-stone. 


PSALMS.  217 

e  3  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes : 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 
o  4  This  is  the  glorious  day 

That  our  Rede3:ner  made  : 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 
y  5  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood  : 
Bless  him,  ye  saints,  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 
— 6  We  bless  thine  holy  word 

Which  all  this  grace  displays ; 
And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

PSALM   118-  v.  2-2  —  27.     L.  M. 

An  Hosanna  for  the  Lord's  Day;  or,  anew  Song  of  Salva- 
tion by  Christ. 

1T"0!  what  a  glorious  Corner-Stone 
JUL  The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse: 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envy  and  the  Jews. 

j   2  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  divine, 

The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  e}es  ; 
e      This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine, 

The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 
3  Sinners  rejoi-e.  and  saints  be  glad; 

Hosanna,  let  his  name  be  bless'd : 
A  thousand  honors  on  his  b.3ad, 

With  pea?e,  and  light,  and  glory  rest! 
— 4  In  God's  ow'n  name  i;e  comes,  to  bring 

Salvation  to  our  dying  race  ; 
o      Let  the  whole  church  address  their  King 

With  hearts  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

PSALM   119. 

[I  have  collected  ami  disposed  the  most  useful  verses  of 
this  Psalm  under  eigl  teen  different  heads,  and  formed  a 
Divine  Songuw  eac!  of  tlem.  But  the  verses  are  much 
transposed,  to  attain  some  dearee  of  connexion. 

In  some  places,  anion?  t  e  words  laic,  commands,  judgment*, 
testimonies,  I  have  used  gospel,  tcord,  truth,  grace,  prom- 
ises, Sfc.  as  more  agreeable  to  the  New  Testament, 
and  the  common  language  of  Christians,  and  it  equallv 
answers  the  design  of  t!  e  Psalmist,  which  was  to  recom- 
mend the  Holy  Scriptures.] 
10 


218  PSALMS. 

PSALM   119.     First  Part.     CM. 

The  Blessedness  of  Saints,  and  Misery  of  Sinners. 

Verse  1,  2,  3. 

e  1  "DLESS'D  are  the  undefil'd  in  heart, 
_D  Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 
But  fly  from  every  sin. 
2  Bless'd  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 
And  practise  thy  commands  ; 
o      With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 
Verse  165. 
i  3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law ; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide; 
—    Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 
Verse  6. 
y  4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 
And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honor  all  thy  name. 

Verse  21, 118. 
a  5  But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate, 
The  proud  shall  die  accursed ; 
The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 
Are  trodden  to  the  dust. 

Verse  119, 155. 

u  6  Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are : 
And  those  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  see  salvation  from  afar, 
But  never  taste  thy  grace. 

PSALM  119-     Second  Part.     C.  M. 

Secret  Devotion  and  Spiritual  Mindedness;    or,  Constant 

Converse  with  Qod. 

Verse  147,  55. 

1  rpO  thee,  before  the  dawning  light, 
_I_    My  gracious  God,  I  pray  ; 

I  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 
And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 

Verse  81. 

2  My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace, 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up ; 
And  while  salvation  long  delays, 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 


PSALMS.  219 

Verso  164. 

3  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands, 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee  ; 
Thy  righteous"  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

Verse  62. 

4  "When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

I  call  thy  works  to  mind  ; 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise, 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 

PSALM    119.     Third  Part.  C.  M. 

Profession  of  Sinceritij,  Repentance,  and  Obedience. 
Verse  57,  60. 

e  1  FT^HOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God; 
JL    Soon  as  I  know  thy  way; 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

Verse  30,  14. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice ; 

Not  all  the  "riches  of  the  earth 

Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes ; 
Thence  I  derive"  my  daily  strength,. 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

Verse  59. 
a  4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways  ; 
—    Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands, 

And  trust  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

Verse  94,  112. 

a  5  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 
i  O  save  thy  servant,  Lord, 

e      Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding  place; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

Verse  112. 
—6  Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 

Thy  statutes  to  fulfil ; 
o      And  thus  till  mortal  life  shall  end, 

Would  I  perform  thy  will. 


220  PSALMS. 

PSALM   ISO-     Fourth  Pari.     CM. 

Instruction  from  Scrijiture. 

Verse  9. 

y  1  TTOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts. 

XX  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  1 
—    Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

Verse  130. 

e  2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  theii  thoughts  to  God. 
Verse  105. 
— 3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 
That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Verse  99, 100. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
e         But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 

Verse  89,90,91. 

u  6  [The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place, 
And  these,  thy  servants,  night  and  day. 

Thy  skill  and  power  express, 
y  7  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  ; 
u      Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word, 

Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine.] 

Verse  190,  140,  9,  119. 

—8  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth, 
How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

PSALM   110.    Fifth  Part.    C  M. 

Delight  in  Scripture ;  or,  the  Word  of  Qod  dwelling  in  v*. 
Verse  9T 

1  f\  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  law! 
V_y     'Tis  daily  my  delight ; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  niaht. 


rSALMS.  221 

Verse  148. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 

To  meditate  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 
Verse  3, 13,  54. 

3  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage, 

And  well  employ  my  tongue ; 
And  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 
Verse  19, 103. 

4  Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home? 

'Tis  my  perpetual  feast ; 
Not  honey,  dropping  from  the  comb, 
So  much  allures  the  taste. 
Verse  72, 127. 

5  No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind; 

Nor  shall  thy  word  be  sold 

For  loads  of  silver  well  refin'd, 

Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 

Verse  28,  49,  175. 

6  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

PSALM  119-     Sixth  Part     C.  M. 

Holiness  and  Comfort  from  the  Word. 
Verse  198. 

1  T  ORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 
JLi  And  all  thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 

With  every  flattering  lust. 
Verse  97,  9. 

2  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey  ; 

I  keep  thy  law  in  sight 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day, 
To  form  my  actions  right. 
Verse  62. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

"How  sweet  thy  comforts  be !" 
My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise, 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 
Verse  162. 

4  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill, 

At  some  good  word  of  thine. 


>22  PSALMS. 

Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil, 
Have  joys  compar'd  to  mine. 

PSALM   II®.     Seventh  Part.     CM. 

Imperfection  of  Nature,  and  Perfection  of  Scripture. 

Verse  96.     Paraphrased. 

1  T  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
JLi  To  form  one  perfect  book: 

Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look. 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven; 
Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave; 
But  thine  conduct  to  heaven, 
a  3  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go. 
4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 
By  works  their  hands  have  wrought ; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad, 
Extend  to  every  thought. 
i  5  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here, 
While  sin  defiles  our  frame  ; 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 
— 6  Our  faith  and  love,  and  every  grace, 
Fall  far  below  thy  word  ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

PSALM    119-     Eighth   Part.     CM. 

The  Excellency  and  Variety  of  Scripture. 

Verse  111.     Paraphrased. 

1  T  ORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice 
1  J  My  lasting  heritage ; 
e      There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 

My  warmest  thoughts  engage, 
y  2  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love, 
And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  thy  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 
— 3  'Tis  a  broad  land,  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
o      Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glorv  lies 


PSALMS.  223 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 
It  makes  our  sorrows  bless'd  ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

PSALM    119-     Mnth  Part.     CM. 

Desire  of  knowledge. 

Verse  64,  68,  18. 

1  rpHY  mercies  till  the  earth,  0  Lord, 
JL    How  good  thy  works  appear ! 

Open  my  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  "thy  wonders  there. 
Verse  73, 125. 

2  3Iy  heart  was  fashion'd  by  thy  hand, 

My  service  is  thy  due  ; 
O  make  thy  servant  understand 
The  duties  I  must  do. 
Verse  19. 

a  3  Since  I'm  a  stranger  here  below, 
Thy  path  O  do  not  hide  ; 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go, 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 
Verse  26. 
u  4  When  I  confess "d  my  wand'ring  ways, 
Thou  heard'st  rny  soul  complain  ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 
Verse  33,  34. 

—5  If  God  to  me  his  statutes  show, 

And  heavenly  truth  impart, 
0      His  work  for  ever  I'll  pursue, 

His  law  shall  rule  my  heart. 
Verse  50,  71. 

— 6  This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 
Variety  of  grief: 
It  made  me  learn  thy  word  the  more, 
And  fly  to  that  relief. 

Verge  51. 

7  [In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now ; 

I'll  ne'er  foruet  thy  law, 
Nor  let  that  blessed  gospel  go, 
Whence  all  my  hopes  I  draw. 

Verse  27,  171. 

8  When  I  have  learn 'd  my  Father's  will, 

I'll  teach  the  world  his  ways; 


224  PSALMS. 

My  thankful  lips,  inspir'd  with  zeal, 
Shall  sing  o.loud  his  praise.] 

PSALM   110-     Tenth  Part.     CM. 

Pleading  the  Promises. 

Verse  38,  49. 

1    OEHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 
_D  Devoted  to  thy  fear  ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 

Verse  41,  58,  107. 

i  2  Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down, 
And  promis'd  quick 'ning  grace? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne? 
And  yet  thy  love  delays. 

Verse  123,  42. 
u  3  Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail ; 
O  bear  thy  servant  up ; 
Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail, 
Who  dare  reproach  my  hope. 

Verse  49,  74. 

i  4  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord? 
—        Then  let  thy  truth  appear ; 
o      Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
And  trust  as  well  as  fear. 

PSALM   119-     Eleventh  Part.    C.  M. 

Breathing  after  Holiness. 

Verse  5,  33. 

1  f~\  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
\J  To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 

O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 
Verse  29. 

2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down,  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart, 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

Verse  37,  36. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes ; 

Let  no  corrupt  design. 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

Verse  133. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 


PSALMS.  225 

Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
Verse  176. 
a  5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 
.My  feet  too  often  slip ; 
Yet,  since  I  've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wand'ring  sheep. 
Verse  35. 
u  6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 
'Tis  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 
PSALM   119.     Twelfth  Part     CM. 
Breathing  after  Comfort  and  Deliverance. 
Verse  153. 
a  1  "|\/TY  God,  consider  my  distress, 
1VJL  Let  mercy  plead  my  cause ; 
Though  I  have  sinn'd  against  thy  grace, 
I  ne'er  forget  thy  laws. 

Verse  39, 116. 
u  2  Forbid,  forbid  the  sharp  reproach, 
Which  I  so  justly  fear  ; 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
Nor  let  my  shame  appear. 

Verse  122, 135. 

— 3  Be  thou  a  surety,  Lord,  for  me, 
Nor  let  the  proud  oppress  ; 
But  make  thy  waiting  servant  see 
The  shinings  of  thy  face. 
Verse  81. 
a  4  My  eyes  with  expectation  fail ; 
My  heart  within  me  cries, 
"When  will  the  Lord  his  truth  fulfil, 
"And  bid  my  comforts  rise!" 
Verse  132. 
— 5  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lord, 

And  show  thy  grace  the  same ; 
e      Thy  tender  mercies  still  afford 
To  those  that  love  thy  name. 

PSALM   119.     Thirteenth  Part.     CM. 

Holy  Fear  and  Tenderness  of  Conscience. 

Verse  10. 

1  ~\T7"ITH  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy  face, 
VV     O  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way. 
10* 


26  PSALMS. 

Verse  11. 

2  Thy  word  I  've  hid  within  my  heart, 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 
Verse  63,  53,  138. 

3  I'm  a  companion  of  the  saints, 

Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord  ; 
a      My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  thy  word. 
Verse  161,  163. 
a  4  While  sinners  do  thy  gospel  wrong 
My  spirit  stands  in  awe  ; 
My  soul  abhors  a  lying  tongue, 
And  loves  thy  righteous  law. 

Verse  161,  120. 

u  5  My  heart,  with  sacred  rev'rence,  hears 
The  threat 'nings  of  thy  word  ; 
My  flesh,  with  holy  trembling,  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

Verse  166,  174. 
—6  My  God,  I  long,  I  hope,  I  wait, 

For  thy  salvation  still; 
e      While  thy  whole  law  is  my  delight, 

And  I  obey  thy  will. 

PSALM   119-     Fourteenth  Part.     CM. 

Benefit  of  Afflictions,  and  support  under  them. 

Verse  153,81,82. 

1  pONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  Lord, 
\y  And  thy  deliv'rance  send; 

My  soul  for  thy  salvation  faints, 
When  will  my  troubles  end  1 

Verse  71. 

2  Yet  I  have  found  'tis  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod ; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God. 
Verse  50. 

3  This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy 

When  new  distress  begins  : 
I  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way.. 
And  hate  my  former  sins. 
Verse  92. 

4  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 


PSALMS.  227 

My  soul,  oppress'd  with  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  among  the  dead. 
Verse  75. 

5  I  know  thv  judgments,  Lord,  are  right, 

Though  "they  may  seem  severe; 
The  sharpest  sufferings  1  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 

Verse  67. 

6  Before  I  knew  thv  chast'ning  rod, 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

PSALM   119-     Fifteenth  Part.     C.  M. 

Holy  Resolutions. 

Verse  93. 

1  (~\  THAT  thy  statutes  every  hour, 
\J  Might  dwell  upon  my  mind ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quick'ning  power, 

And  daily  peace  I  find. 

Verse  15,  10. 

2  To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ : 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word; 
o  Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 

Verse  32. 

3  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands, 

If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large ! 

Verse  13,  46. 
o  4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 
"Thv  statutes  and  thy  name ; 
I'll  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should  hear, 
Nor  yieldto  sinful  shame. 
Verse  61,  69,  70. 

— 5  Let  bands  of  persecutors  rise 
To  rob  me  of  my  right, 
Let  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies, 
Thy  law  is  my  delight. 
Verse  115. 

e  6  Depart  from  me,  ye  wicked  race, 
Whose  hands  and  hearts  are  ill; 

o      I  love  my  God,  I  love  his  ways, 
And  must  obey  his  will. 


228  PSALMS. 

PSALM   119.    Sixteenth  Part.    C.  M. 

Prayer  for  Quickening  Oro.ce. 
Verse  25,  37. 
u  1  1\/TY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust: 
1VJL  Lord,  give  me  life  divine: 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 
a  2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 
To  speed  me  in  thy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

Verse  107. 
3  When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 
I  need  thy  quick'ning  powers ; 
Thy  word  that  I  have  rested  on, 
Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours. 

Verse  156,  40. 
i  4  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 
And  thou  a  faithful  God! 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road! 

Verse  159,  40. 

5  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 
And  long  to  see  thy  face  ] 
a      And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move 
Without  enlivening  grace ! 

Verse  93. 
— 6  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quick'ning  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

PSALM   119-     Seventeenth  Part.     L.  M. 

Grace  Shining-  in  Difficulties  and  Trials. 

Verse  143,  28. 

1  "TT7HEN  pain  and  anguish  seize  me,  Lord, 

VV     All  my  support  is  from  thy  word: 
My  soul  dissolves  for  heaviness: 
Uphold  me  with  thy  strengthening  grace. 
Verse  51,  69, 110. 

2  The  proud  have  fram'd  their  scoffs  and  lies,' 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes, 
They  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin ; 
Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 


PSALMS.  229 

Verse  161,  78. 

3  They  hate  me,  Lor  J.  without  a  cause, 
They  hate  to  see  me  love  thy  laws! 
But  "I  will  trust  and  fear  thy  name, 
Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  shame. 

PSALM  119-     Last  Part.     L.  M. 

Sanctified  Afflictions;  or,  Delight  in  the  Word  of  Ood. 

Verse  C7,  50. 

1  "TVVTHER,  1  bless  thy  gentle  hand; 
JT    How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  forced  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God! 

a  2  Foolish  and  vain,  I  went  astray 

Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord; 
u      I  left  my  guide,  and  lost  my  way; 
—        But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 
Verse  71. 
3  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 
For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

Verse  72. 
e  4  The  law  that  issues  from  thy  mouth, 

Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 
Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 
Or  richest  hills  of  golden  ore. 

Verse  73. 

— 5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 
Thy  spirit  form'd  my  soul  within: 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  sin. 

Verse  74. 

e  6  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord 
At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 

PSALM   120-  C.  M. 

Complaint  of  quarrelsome  Neighbors;  or,  a  devout  Wish 
for  Peace. 

1  FTIHOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever  bless'd, 
X    Pity  my  suffring  state ; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest, 
From  lips  that  love  deceit] 


230  PSALMS. 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine !  My  days  are  cast 

Among  the  sons  of  strife, 
Whose  never-ceasing  quarrels  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

3  O  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place, 

How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 

In  some  wide  lonesome  wilderness, 

And  leave  these  gates  of  hell ! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek, 

How  lovely  are  its  charms ! 
I  am  for  peace ;  but  when  I  speak, 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage, 

And  keep  their  malice  strong : 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue ! 

6  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through, 

Strict  justice  would  approve  ; 

But  I  would  rather  spare  my  foe, 

And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

PSALM  US-  L.  M. 

Divine  Protection. 

1  TTP  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
VJ    Tli'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies ; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives; 
There  my  almighty  Refuge  lives. 

^  2  He  lives  ;  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood: 
The  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

—3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way, 
His  morning  smiles  adorn  the  day: 
He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

:  4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  bless'd, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest ; 
Thy  holy  guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber,  nor  surprise. 

-5  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day, 
Nor  the  pale  moon,  with  sickly  ray, 
Shall  blast  thy  couch ;  no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 


PSALMS.  231 

o  6  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn, 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return  ; 
Safe  in  the  Lord  !  his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 
—7  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power : 
i       And,  in  thy  last  departing  hour, 
o      Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road, 

Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 

PSALM    121.    CM. 

Preservation  by  Day  and  Night. 

1  rr\0  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
J_    There  all  my  hopes  are  laid ; 

The  Lord,  that  built  the  earth  and  skies, 
1 6  my  perpetual  aid. 

2  Their  steadfast  feet  shall  never  fall, 

Whom  he  designs  to  keep  ; 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 
His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

3  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 

With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 

4  Israel,  rejoice,  and  rest  secure, 

Thv  keeper  is  the  Lord ; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

5  Nor  scorchins  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 

Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite  ; 
He  shields  thv  head  from  burning  noon, 
From  blasting  damps  at  night. 

6  He  guards  thv  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath 

Where  thickest  dangers  come: 
Go  and  return,  secure  from  death, 
Till  God  commands  thee  home. 

PSALM   121-     As  the  148th  Psalm. 

God  our  Preserver. 

1  TTPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes; 
U    From  God  is  all  my  aid ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made : 
e  God  is  the  tower 

To  which  I  fly ; 
His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 


232  PSALMS. 

— 2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears, 
e  Those  wakeful  eyes, 

That  never  sleep, 
Shall  Israel  keep, 
When  dangers  rise. 
— 3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  a.way, 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 
o  Thou  art  my  sun, 

And  thou  my  shade, 
To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon, 
e  4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath : 
y  I'll  go  and  come, 

Nor  fear  to  die, 
Till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 

PSALM   1SS.     C.  M. 

Qoing  to  Church. 

e  1  TTOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

XI  My  friends  devoutly  say, 
o      "  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 

"  And  keep  the  solemn  day!" 
— 2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road ; 
u         The  church,  adorn'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  lace. 
3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown, 
The  holy  tribes  repair; 
a      The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 

And  sits  in  judgment  there. 
— 4  He  hears  our  praises  a.nd  complaints; 
a         And  while  his  awful  voice 

Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 
u  5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  bless 'd ! 


PSALMS.  233 

—6  Mv  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
"While  life  or  breath  remains; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell; 
u         There  God,  my  Saviour  reigns. 

PSALM   122-     Proper  Tune. 

Going  to  Church. 

u  1  TTOW  pleas'd  and  bless'd  was  I, 

XI  To  hear  the  people  cry, 
o         "  Come,  let  us  seek  cur  God  to-day !" 
e      Yes,  with  a  cheerfi.il  zeal, 

We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

— 2  Zion,  tin-ice  happy  place, 

Adorn 'd  with  wondrous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round ; 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 
To  pray  and  praise,  and  hear 

The  "sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  There  David's  greater  S'on 
Has  hx'd  his  royal  throne ; 
He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there ; 
e      He  bids  the  saints  be  glad, 
a      He  rnakes  the  sinner  sad, 

—  And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

D  4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 

And  joy  within  thee  wait, 
To  bless  the  scul  of  even-  guest ; 

The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
i  A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest ! 

— 5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
i       "  feace  to  this  sacred  house  !*' 

—  For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell : 
o      And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  his" bless'd  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

[Repeat  the  4th  stanza  to  complete  the  tune.] 
PSALM   123      C.  M. 

Pleading  with  Submission. 

1  s~\  THOU,  whose  grace  and  justice  reign 
\J  Enthron'd  above  the  skies, 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain, 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 


234  PSALMS. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 

And  fear  the  angry  stroke ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand, 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look ; 

3  So,  for  our  sins,  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,  U  God  ; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

4  Those  that  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live, 

Our  daily  groans  deride, 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  thy  compassion  lies; 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up, 
That  God  will  not  despise. 

PSALM  1S4-  C.  M. 

God  gives   Victory. 

1  TTAD  not  the  God  of  truth  and  love, 
JO.  When  hosts  against  us  rose, 
Display'd  his  vengeance  from  above, 

And  crush'd  the  conquering  foes  ; 

2  Their  armies,  like  a  raging  flood, 

Had  swept  the  guardless  land, 
Destroy'd  on  earth  his  bless'd  abode, 
And  'whelm'd  our  feeble  band. 

3  But  safe,  beneath  his  spreading  shield, 

His  sons  securely  rest, 
Defy  the  dangers  of  the  field, 
And  bare  the  fearless  breast. 

4  And  now  our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lord, 
Who  broke  the  deadly  snare ; 

Who  sav'd  us  from  the  murd'ring  sword, 
And  made  our  lives  his  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 

Who  form'd  the  heavens  above  ; 
He  that  supports  their  wondrous  frame, 
Can  guard  his  church  by  love. 

PSALM    125-     C.  M. 

The  Saint's  Trial  and  Safety. 

1  TTNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 
KJ    And  firm  as  mountains  stand, 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  trusts  th'  Almighty  hand. 


PSALMS.  235 

2  Not  wall?  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 
Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love, 

That  every  saint  surround. 
a  3  While  tyrants  are  a  smarting  scourge 

To  drive  them  near  to  God, 
i      Divine  compassion  will  assuage 

The  fury  of  the  rod. 
u  4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  souls  sincere, 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise, 

Where  Christ,  their  Lord,  is  gone. 
—5  But  if  we  trace  those  crooked  ways 

That  the  old  serpent  drew, 
a      The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  hell, 

Shall  smite  his  followers  too. 

PSALM    125      S.  M. 

The  Saint's  Trial  and  Safety;  or,  moderated  Afflictions 

o  1  TMIOI  and  unmov'd  are  they 
X    That  rest  their  souls  on  God: 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

—2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
The  city's  sacred  ground, 
So  God  and  his  almighty  love 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

a  3  What  though  the  Father's  rod 
Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 
Yet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deep, 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

u  4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  those 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 
Whose  hope,  and  love,  and  every  grace. 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

—5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 

Too  long  oppress  the  saint ; 

e      The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  faint. 

a  6  But  if  our  slavish  fear 

Will  choose  the  road  to  hell, 

a      We  must  expect  our  portion  there, 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 


236  PSALMS. 

PSALM   12©.    L.  M. 

Surprising  Deliverance. 

1  TTTHEN  God  restor'd  our  captive  state 

V  V    Joy  was  our  song,  and  grace  our  theme ; 
The  grace  beyond  our  hopes  so  great, 
That  joy  appear'd  a  pleasing  dream. 

2  The  scoffer  owns  thy  hand,  and  pays 

Unwilling  honors  to  thy  name  ; 
While  we,  with  pleasure,  shout  thy  praise, 
With  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 

3  When  we  review'd  our  dismal  fears, 

'Twas  hard  to  think  they'd  vanish  so ; 
With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears ; 
He  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  flow. 

4  The  man  that  in  his  furrow 'd  field 

His  scatter'd  seed  with  sadness  leaves, 
Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 
A  welcome  load  of  joyful  sheaves. 

PSALM   126     C  M. 

The  Joy  of  a  remarkable  Conversion;  or,  Melancholy  re- 
moved. 

1  TT"THEN  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name, 
VV    And  chang'd  my  mournful  state, 
o      My  rapture  seem'd  a  pleasing  dream, 

The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 
— 2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
e      My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
o  And  sung  surprising  grace. 

— 3  "Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbors  cry'd, 
And  own'd  thy  power  divine  ; 
"Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  reply'd, 
o         "  And  be  the  glory  thine." 

e  4  The  Lord  can  "clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night  ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 

To  rivers  of  delight. 
— 5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come  ; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
o         And  shout  the  blessings  home. 
— 6  Though  seed  lie  bury'd  long  in  dust, 

It  sha'nt  deceive  their  hope ! 
o      The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 

For  grace  ensures  the  crop. 


PSALMS.  237 

PSALM  12 7.    L.  M. 

The  Blessing  of  God  on    the  Business  and  Comforts  of 
Life. 

1  TF  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
JL  And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost: 
If  God  the  c'ty  will  not  keep, 
The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 

3  What,  though  we  rise  before  the  sun. 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done  ; 
Careful  and  sparing,  eat  our  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  we  dread : 

3  *Tis  all  in  vain,  till  God  hathbless'd; 
He  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest : 
On  God,  our  Sovereign,  still  depends 
The  joy  in  children,  and  in  friends. 

o  4  Happy  the  man  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends! 
How  swest  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  season'd  with  his  love. 

PSALM   127.    C.  M. 

God  all  in  all. 

1  TF  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 
JL  The  builders  work  in  vain ; 

And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
A  useless  watch  maintain. 

2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise, 

Your  painful  work  renew. 
And,  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 

3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fare ; 

In  vain,  till  God  has  bless'd  : 

But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 

You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 

4  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends, 

_Shall  real  blessings  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  sends, 
If  sent  without  his  love. 

PSALM   128-     CM. 

Family    Blessings. 

1  f\  H\PPY  man,  whose  soul  is  filPd 
\-J  With  zeal  and  rev 'rend  awe  ! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honors  yield, 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 


PSALMS. 

2  A  careful  Providence  shall  stand, 

And  ever  guard  thy  head, 

Shall  on  the  labors  of  thy  hand 

Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine; 

Thy  children  round  thy  board, 
Each,  like  a  plant  of  honor,  shine 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil, 

For  months  and  years  to  come ; 

The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Z ion's  hill, 

Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 

5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes 

Shall  see  his  church  increase, 

Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise, 

Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

PSALM  129.     C.  M. 

Persecutors  Punished. 

1  "FTP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  say, 

LJ    Have  I  been  nurs'd  in  tears ; 
My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day, 
And  tedious  as  the  years. 

2  Up  from  my  youth  I  bore  the  rage 

Of  all  the  sons  of  strife ; 
Oft  they  assaiFd  my  riper  age, 
But  God  preserv'd  my  life. 

3  O'er  all  my  frame  their  cruel  dart 

Its  painful  wounds  impress'd ; 
Hourly  they  vex'd  my  fainting  heart, 
Nor  let  my  sorrows  rest. 

4  The  Lord  grew  angry  on  his  throne, 

And  with  impartial  eye, 
Measur'd  the  mischief  they  had  done, 
Then  let  his  arrows  fly. 

5  How  was  their  insolence  surpris'd, 

To  hear  his  thunders  roll ! 
And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seiz'd 
With  horror  to  the  soul. 

6  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints 

Be  blasted  from  the  sky ; 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints, 
And  all  their  prospects  die. 


PSALMS.  239 

7  [What  though  they  flourish  tall  and  fair, 

They  have  no  root  beneath ; 
Their  growth  shall  perish  in  despair, 
And  lie  despis'd  in  death.] 

8  [So  corn,  that  on  the  house-top  stands, 

No  hope  of  harvest  gives; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fill  his  hands, 
Nor  binder  fold  the  sheaves.] 

PSALM   1  30.     C.  M. 

Pardoning-  Grace. 

a  1  /^lTT  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress, 
\J  The  borders  of  despair, 
I  sent  my  cries,  to  seek  thy  grace, 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 

a  2  Great  God,  should  thy  severer  eye, 
And  thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark  and  reverge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 

— 3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God, 
For  crimes  of  high  degree; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 

4  [I  \yait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
With  strong  desires  I  wait; 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate.] 

i   5  [Just  as  the  guards,  that  keep  the  night, 
Long  for  the  morning  skies, 
Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes: 

6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace, 
And  more  intent  than  they, 
Meets  the  first  op'nings  of  thy  face, 
And  finds  a  brighter  day.]" 

e  7  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 
Let  Israel  seek  his  face; 
The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  just, 
And  plenteous  in  his  grace. 

o  8  There's  full  redemption  at  his  throne 
For  sinners  long  enslav'd ; 
The  great  Redeemer  is  his  Son, 
And  Israel  shall  be  sav'd. 


240  PSALMS. 

PSALM   IS®.     L.  M. 

Pardoning  Grace. 

a  1  "D  ROM  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts, 
A.     To  thee,  my  God,  I  rais'd  my  cries: 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

— 2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace 
Free,  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope,  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

a  3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 

And  look  and  wish  for  breaking  day; 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate : 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display  1 
o  4  My  trust  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word, 

Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain ; 
Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

u  5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 
Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son ; 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 

PSALM   131.    CM. 

Humility  and  Submissioji. 

i   1  TS  there  ambition  in  my  heart? 
JL  Search,  gracious  God,  and  see: 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  1 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 
i  2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 
And  all  my  carriage  mild; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will, 
And  peaceful  as  a  child. 
— 3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind, 
Shall  have  a  large  reward ; 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resign'd, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

PSALM   132.  v.   5,  13—18.     L.  M. 

At    the   Settlement  of  a  Church;  or,  the  Ordination  of  a 
Minister. 

1  TT7HERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 
VV     A  habitation  for  our  God1? 
A  dwelling  for  th'  eternal  Mind, 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  1 


PSALMS.  241 

e  2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 
Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest ; 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still ; 
His  church  is  with  his  presence  bless'd. 
— 3  "  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 

"  And  reign  for  ever,"  saith  the  Lord  ; 
o      "Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 

"And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 
i  4  "Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

"  And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread; 
"Sinners,  that  wait  before  my  door, 
"  With  sweet  provisions  shall  be  fed. 
— 5  "Girded  with  truth  and  clotb/d  with  grace. 
"  My  priests,  my  ministers,  shall  shine; 
"Not  Aaron,  in  his  costly  dress, 
"Appears  so  glorious  and  divine. 
o  6  "The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

"Their  inward  joys,  shall  shout  and  sing 
"The  Son  of  David" here  shall  reign, 
"And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 
7  ["Jesus  shall  see  a  num'rous  seed 

"Born  here  t'  uphold  his  glorious  name; 
"His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head, 
"  While  all  his  foes  are  cloth'd  with  shame. "] 

PSALM   132-     r.  4,  5,7,  8,  15  — 17.     CM. 

A    Church  established. 

1  ["VfO  sleep  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes 
±\   Good  David  would  afford, 
Till  he  had  found  below  the  skies 
A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 
■2  The  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name, 
His  ark  was  settled  there: 
And  there  th'  assembled  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice  a  year. 
3  We  trace  no  more  those  toilsome  ways 
Nor  wander  far  abroad ; 
Where'er  thy  people  meet  for  praise, 
There  is  a  house  for  God.]    • 

PAUSE. 

e  4  Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 
a      Lo !  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 

Thus  to  be  own'd  and  bless'd. 
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242  PSALMS. 

i  5  Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 
Thy  Spirit  and  thy  Word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain, 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 
— 6  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows, 
Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

0  7  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 

With  love  and  power  divine. 
u  8  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  his  crown, 

And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

PSALM   133-     C.  M. 

Brotherly  Love. 

1  T  O!  what  an  entertaining  sight 

'  J  Those  friendly  brethren  prove, 
Whose  cheerful  hearts  in  bands  unite 
Of  harmony  and  love ! 
u  2  Wherestreamsofbliss,fromChrist,thespringf 
Descend  to  every  soul ; 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole. 
3  'Tis  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet, 
On  Aaron's  reverend  head : 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

t  4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 
That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows, 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 

PSALM  133.     S.  M. 

Communion  of  Saints;  or,  Love  and  Worship  in  a  Family 

u  1  T>LESS'D  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
J3  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one  : 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 
e  2  Bless'd  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet, 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows. 
Make  their  communion  sweet* 


PSALMS.  243 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 
They  poured  the  rich  perfume, 
The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread, 
And  pleasure  fili'd  the  room. 

o  4  Thus,  on  the  heavenly  hills, 

The  saints  are  bless 'd  above, 
Where  joy,  like  morning  dew,  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

PSALM   1  33-     As  the  122d  Psalm. 

The  Blessings  of  Friendship. 

u  1  TTOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see 

Xi  Kindred  and  friends  agree, 
Each  in  his  pn  per  station  move; 

And  each  mini  his  part 

With  sympathizing  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love. 

2  'Tis  like  the  ointment  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head ; 
Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet; 

The  oil  through  alfthe  room 

Diffus'd  a  choice  perfume, 
Ran  through  his  robes  and  bless 'd  his  feet 

o  3  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain, 
That  water  all  the  plain, 
Descending  from  the  neighb'ring  hills ; 

Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 

Through  every  friendly  soul, 
Where  love,  like  heavenly  dew,  distils. 

[Repeat  the  First  Stanza  to  complete  the  tune.] 

PSALM   1  34-     C.  M. 

Daily  and  Nightly  Devotion. 

1  T7"E  that  obey  th'  immortal  King, 
JL    Attend  his  holy  place ; 
a      Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power, 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace. 

e  2  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light, 

And  send  your  souls  on  high ; 
0      Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 

Above  the  starry  sky. 

e  3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 
With  rays  of  quick'ning  grace; 

u      The  God,  that  spreads  the  heavens  abroad, 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 


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244  PSALMS. 

PSALM   135.    ».  1—4,  14,  19—21. 
First  Part.     L.  M. 

The  Church  is   God's  House  and  Care. 

(RAISE  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name, 
While  in  his  earthly  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints,  that  to  his  house  belong, 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate; 
2  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  the  Lord  is  good ; 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ : 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 
i   3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends; 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 
o  4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 

His  name,  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod  ; 
He  gives  his  suff'ring  servants  rest, 
u         And  will  be  known  th'  Almighty  God. 
e  5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love, 
People  and  priest  exalt  his  name ; 
Among  his  saints  he  ever  dwells ; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

PSALM  135-  v.  5  — 12.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

The  Works  of  Creation,  Providence,  Redemption  of  Israel, 
and  Destruction  of  Enemies. 

1  f^\  REAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high 
VJT  Above  all  powers  and  every  throne  ; 
Wliate'er  he  please  in  earth  or  sea, 

Or  heaven  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  his  command  the  vapors  rise, 

The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar; 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind 

And  tempest  from  his  airy  store. 
a  3  'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 

O  Egypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land  ; 
When  all  thy  first-born  beasts  and  men, 

Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

o  4  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings 

He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 
To  Israel,  whom  his  hand  redeem'd, 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave. 

u  5  His  power  the  same,  the  same  his  grace, 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 


PSALMS.  245 

And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess, 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

PSALM   13i>-     C.   M. 

Praise  due  to  God,  not  to  Idols. 

1     A  WAKE,  ye  saints,  to  praise  your  King, 
J\.  Your  sweetest  passions  raise ; 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing, 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 
o  2  Great  is  the  Lord ;  and  works  unknown 

Are  his  divine  employ ; 
a      But  still  his  saints  are  "near  his  throne, 

His  treasure  and  his  joy. 
u  3  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  confess  his  hand; 
He  bids  the  vapors  rise  ; 
Lightning  and  storm,  at  his  command, 
Sweep  through  the  sounding  skies. 
— 4  All  power,  that  gods  or  kings  have  claim'd, 

Is  found  with  him  alone  ; 
i       But  heathen  gods  should  ne'er  be  nam'd 

Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 
a  5  Which  of  the  stocks  and  stones  they  trust, 
Can  give  them  showers  of  rain  ] 
In  vain  they  worship  glittering  dust, 
And  pray  to  gold  in  vain. 
— 6  [Their  gods  have  tongues   that  speechless 
Such  as  their  makers  gave;  [prove, 

Their  feet  were  never  form'd  to  move, 
Nor  hands  have  power  to  save. 

7  Blind  are  their  eyes,  their  ears  are  deaf, 

Nor  hear  when  mortals  pray ; 

Mortals,  that  wait  for  their  relief, 

Are  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

8  Ye  nations,  know  the  living  God, 

Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear; 
o      He  makes  the  churches  his  abode, 
And  claims  your  honors  there. 

PSALM   136-     C.  M. 

God's    Wonders   of  Creation,  Providence,   Redemption  of 
Israel,  and  Salvation   of  his  People, 

1  /~1 1  YE  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign  Lord; 
VJT  "  His  mercies  still  endure," 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  ador'd, 
"His  truth  is  ever  sure." 


246  PSALMS. 

2  What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done ! 

"  How  mighty  is  his  hand !" 
Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  he  fram'd  alone; 
"How  wide  is  his  command!" 

3  The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light; 

"  How  bright  his  counsels  shine!" 
The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night; 
"His  works  are  all  divine  !" 

4  [He  struck  the  sons  of  Egypt  dead : 

"How  dreadful  is  his  rod!" 
And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led : 
"How  gracious  is  our  God  !" 

5  He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two  ; 

"His  arm  is  great  in  might :" 
He  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  through: 
"His  power  and  grace  unite." 

6  But  Pharaoh's  army  there  he  drown'd ; 

"  How  glorious  are  his  ways!" 
And  brought  his  saints  through  desert  ground ; 
"Eternal  be  his  praise." 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand ; 

"  Victorious  is  his  sword;" 
While  Israel  took  the  promis'd  land; 
"And  faithful  is  his  word."] 

8  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin ; 

"He  felt  his  pity  move;" 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in ! 
"How  boundless  was  his  love!" 

9  He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  woe ; 

"  His  goodness  never  fails;" 
From  death  and  hell,  and  every  foe; 
"And  still  his  grace  prevails." 

10  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  heavenly  King, 

"His  mercies  still  endure;" 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing, 
"His  truth  is  ever  sure." 

PSALM   1  30-     As  the  148th  Psalm. 
1  /^  I VE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
VJT  The  universal  Lord: 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings: 
And  be  his  grace  ador'd. 
"  His  power  and  grace 
"  Are  still  the  same: 
"  And  let  his  name 
"  Have  endless  praise." 


PSALMS.  247 

2  How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 

What  wonders  hath  he  done ! 
He  form'd  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 

"Thv  mercy,  Lord, 

"Shall  still  endure; 

"  And  ever  sure 

"Abides  thy  word." 

3  His  wisdom  fram'd  the  sun 

To  crown  the  day  with  light: 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 

"His  power  and  grace 

"  Are  still  the  same ; 

"  And  let  his  name 

"  Have  endless  praise." 

4  [He  smote  the  first-born  sons, 

The  flower  of  Egypt,  dead ; 
And  thence  his  chosen  tribes 
With  joy  and  glory  led. 
"Thv  mercy,  Lord, 
"Shall  stiirendure; 
"And  ever  sure 
"  Abides  thy  word." 

5  His  power  and  lifted  rod 

Cleft  the  Red  Sea  in  two ; 
And  for  his  people  made 
A  wondrous  passage  through. 

"  His  power  and  grace 

"Are  still  the  same; 

"And  let  his  name 

"Have  endless  praise." 

o  6  But  cruel  Pharaoh  there, 

With  all  his  host,  he  drown'd  ; 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe 
Through  a  long  desert  ground, 
i  "Thv  mercv,  Lord, 

"Shall  stiirendure; 
"And  ever  sure 
"Abides  thy  word."] 

PAUSE. 

— 7  The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 

Beneath  his  dreadful  hand  ; 
While  his  own  servants  took 
Possession  of  their  land. 


18  PSALMS. 

"His  power  and  grace 
"  Are  still  the  same ; 
"  And  let  his  name 
"Have  endless  praise." 
i  8  He  saw  the  nations  lie 
All  perishing  in  sin, 
And  pity'd  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in. 
i  "  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

"Shall  still  endure; 
"  And  ever  sure 
"Abides  thy  word." 
e  9  He  sent  his  only  Son, 

To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  foe. 
i  "  His  power  and  grace 

"  Are  still  the  same ; 
"And  let  his  name 
"Have  endless  praise." 
y  10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

To  God  the  heavenly  King ; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 
i  "Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

"  Shall  still  endure ; 
"And  ever  sure 
"Abides  thy  word." 

PSALM   136-     Abridged.  L.  M. 

1  /""i  I VE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ; 
KX  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways: 
"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

"  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown: 
"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"  When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more.' 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high  : 

"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
"Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night; 
"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"  When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more.' 


PSALMS.  249 

5  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  promis'd  land ; 
"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
"  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 

a  6  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pity  move  within  : 

—  "His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"  When  death  and  sin  shall  reign  no  more." 

e  7  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 

From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  : 

—  "  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
"Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 

8  ThrouiWi  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 
"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
"  When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more." 

PSALM  137- 

Babylonian  Captivity. 

ALONG  the  banks  where  Babel's  current  flows, 
Our  captive  bands  in  deep  despondence  stray 'd , 
While  Zion's  fall  in  sad  remembrance  rose, 
Her  friends,  her  children,  mingled  with  the  dead. 

•2  The  tuneless  harp,  that  once  with  joy  we  strung, 
When  praise  employ 'd  and  mirth  inspir'd  the  lay, 
In  mournful  silence  on  the  willows  hung, 
And  growing  grief  prolong 'd  the  tedious  day. 

3  The  barb'rous  tyrants,  to  increase  the  woe, 
With  taunting  smiles,  a  song  of  Zion  claim  ; 
Bid  sacred  praise  in  strains  melodious  flow, 
While  they  blaspheme  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

4  But  how,  in  heathen  chains  and  lands  unknown, 
Shall  Israel's  sons  a  song  of  Zion  raise  ? 

O  hapless  Salem,  God's  terrestrial  throne, 
Thou  land  of  glory,  sacred  mount  of  praise. 

5  If  e'er  my  mem'ry  lose  thy  lovely  name, 
If  my  cold  heart  neglect  thy  kindred  race, 
Let  dire  destruction  seize  this  guilty  frame; 
My  hand  shall  perish  and  my  voice  shall  cease. 

6  Yet  shall  the  Lord,  who  hears  when  Zion  calls, 
Overtake  her  foes  with  terror  and  dismay, 

His  arm  avenge  her  desolated  walls, 
And  raise  his  children  to  eternal  day. 
11  * 


250  PSALMS. 

PSALM   1S§.    L.  M. 

Restoring  and  Preserving  Grace. 

1  TTriTH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
VV     I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song  ; 

Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise. 

Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise, 
i  2  [Angels  that  make  thy  church  their  care, 

Shall  witness  my  devotion  there ; 

While  holy  zeal  directs  mine  eyes 

To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies.] 
— 3  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord, 

I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word : 

Not  all  thy  works  and  names  below, 

So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 
a  4  To  God  I  cry'd,  when  trouble  rose  ; 

He  heard  me  and  subdu'd  my  foes : 
e      He  did  my  rising  fears  control," 

And  strength  diffus'd  through  all  my  soul. 

u  5  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  his  state. 
Frowns  on  the  proud ,  and  scorns  the  great : 

i       But  from  his  throne  descends  to  bless 
The  humble  souls  that  trust  his  grace. 

a  6  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand ; 

—  Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

o  7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins, 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sins  ; 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

PSALM   1  39-  First  Part.  L.  M. 

The  All-seeing  God. 

i  1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  me 
-Li     through : 

Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

u  2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 
He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  op'ning  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand ; 


PSALMS.  251 

Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 
I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great! 
What  large  extent :  what  lofty  height ! 
My  sonl,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  "O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest; 

"  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
"Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 

PAUSE   THE   FIRST. 

6  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ! 

— 7  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwelPst  enthron'd  in  light: 

a      Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  reigns, 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 

— 8  If  mounted  on  a  morning  ray 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 

e      Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

— 9  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night, 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

i  10  "  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest; 
"  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
"Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 

PAUSE   THE   SECOND. 

11  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes; 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  toes  as  -soon 
Through  midnight  shades  as  blazing  noon. 

12  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree, 
Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thee: 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy, 
And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 

13  "  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"Where'er  I  rove,  wherever  I  rest ; 
"Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

*  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there.'' 


252  PSALMS. 

PSALM   1 39-  Seco?id  Part.     L.  M. 

The  wonderful  formation  of  Man. 

1  jrpWAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came, 

JL    A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame; 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine, 
And  each  proclaim  thy  skill  divine. 

2  Thine  eyes  did  all  my  limbs  survey, 
Which  yet  in  dark  confusion  lay  ; 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took, 
Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

3  By  thee  my  growing  parts  were  nam'd, 
And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  fram'd, 
(The  breathing  lungs,  the  beating  heart,) 
Was  copy'd  with  unerring  art. 

4  At  last,  to  show  my  Maker's  name, 
God  s^&iup'd  his  image  on  my  frame, 
And,  m  some  unknown  moment,  join'd 
The  finish'd  members  to  the  mind. 

5  There  the  young  seeds  of  thought  began, 
And  all  the  passions  of  the  man  ; 
Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise. 

PAUSE. 

6  Lord,  since,  in  my  advancing  age, 
I've  acted  on  life's  busy  stage, 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

7  I  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er, 

And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore. 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  num'rous  wonders  of  thy  grace: 

8  These  on  my  heart  are  still  impress'd; 
With  these  I  give  my  eyes  to  rest ; 
And,  at  my  waking  hour,  I  find 

God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

PSALM.    139.     Third  Part.     L.  M. 

Sincerity  prof essed,  and  Grace  tried;  or,  the  heart-searching 

God. 

1  IX/fY  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel, 
J.VJL  When  impious  men  transgress  thy  will ! 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane 

Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vain. 

2  Does  not  my  soul  detest  and  hate 
The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit? 


PSALMS.  253 

Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  thee 
I  count  for  enemies  to  me. 
i  3  Lord,  search  my  soul,  try  every  thought. 
Though  my  own  heart  accuse  me  not 
Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 

1  beg  the  trial  of  thine  eyes. 

4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within? 
Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  sin  ? 

—  O  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray 
And  lead  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

PSALM    139-     First  Part.     CM. 
God  is  ecery   where. 

a      1  TX  ail  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
X  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

—  3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 

Before  they're  form'd  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 
4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high. 
Where  can  a  creature  hide  ! 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Enclos'd  on  every  side. 

e      5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sovereign  love. 

PAUSE. 

a      6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 

Forgotten  and  unknown ! 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 

In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 
i      7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath, 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
o         Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death . 

And  make  the  grave  resign. 

—  8  If,  wing'd  with  beams  of  morning  light; 

I  fly  beyond  the  west, 


"254  PSALMS. 

Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight, 

Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 
9  If  o'er  my  sins  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night, 
o  Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 

Would  turn  the  shades  to  light. 
u    10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 

Are  both  alike  to  thee: 
a         O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 

From  which  I  cannot  flee. 

PSALM   1 39.     Second  Part.  C.  M. 
The  Wisdom  of  Ood  in  the  formation  of  Man. 

1  "TT7HEN I ,  with  pleasing  wonder,  stand, 

VV     And  all  my  frame  survey, 
Lord,  'tis  thy  work,  I  own  thy  hand 
Thus  built  my  humble  clay. 

2  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possess'd 

Where  unborn  nature  grew ; 
Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  trac'd, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

3  Thine  eye,  with  nicest  care,  survey'd 

The  growth  of  every  part, 
Til]  the  whole  scheme  thy  thoughts  had  laid, 
Was  copy'd  by  thy  art. 
o  4  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  and  fire,  and  wind, 
Show  me  thy  wondrous  skill ; 
But  I  review  myself,  and  find 
i  Diviner  wonders  still. 

u  5  Thy  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 
My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise: 
Lord  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
Thy  miracles  of  grace. 

PSALM   1  39-    v.  14,  17,  18.   Third  Part.  C.  M. 

The  mercies  of  God  Innumerable. 

An   Evening  Psalm. 

1  T  ORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 
JLj  They  strike  me  with  surprise  ; 
o      Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  the  shore, 

To  equal  numbers  rise. 
i   2  My  flesh,  with  fear  and  wonder,  stands 

The  product  of  thy  skill, 
e      And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 


PSALMS.  25.5 

— 3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep  ; 
i  How  kind,  how  dear  to  me! 

a      O  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  thee. 

PSALM   140-     C.  M. 

1  -pROTECT  us,  Lord,  from  fatal  harm ; 
_L     Behold  our  rising  woes; 

We  trust  alone  thy  powerful  arm, 
To  scatter  all  our  foes. 

2  Their  tongue  is  like  a  poison,d  dart, 

Their  thoughts  are  full  of  guile; 
While  rage  and  carnage  swell  their  heart, 
They  wear  a  peaceful  smile. 

3  O  God  of  grace,  thy  guardian  care, 

When  foes  without  invade, 
Or  spread  within  a  deeper  snare, 
Supplies  our  constant  aid. 
i  Let  falsehood  flee  before  thy  face, 
Thy  heavenly  truth  extend, 
All  nations  taste  thy  heavenly  grace, 
And  all  delusions  end. 
5  With  daily  bread  the  poor  supply, 
The  cause  of  justice  plead ; 
And  be  thy  church  exalted  high, 
With  Christ  the  glorious  head. 

PSALM   141-    v.2  —  5.    L.  M. 

Watchfulness  and  brotherly  Love. 
A  Morning  or  Evening  Psalm. 
1  1\/TY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
_LV_L  Like  morning  incense  in  thine  house. 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice, 
a  2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 
3  O  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smile  and  reprove  my  wandering  way ! 

—  Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

a  4  When  I  behold  them  press'd  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  fir  their  relief; 

—  And,  by  my  warm  petitions,  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 


256  PSALMS. 

PSALM   143-      C.M. 
God  is  the  Hope  of  the  Helpless. 

1  rp(J  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 
JL    From  God  1  sought  relief; 
In  long  complaints,  before  his  throne, 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 
u  2  My  soul  was  overwhelm 'd  with  woes, 
My  heart  began  to  break ; 
My  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows, 
Beholds  the  way  I  take. 
3  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 
And  found  my  helpers  gone, 
While  friends  and  strangers  pass'd  me  by, 
Neglected,  or  unknown. 
o  4  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 
And  call'd  thy  mercy  near ; 

—  "  Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die, 

"Be  thou  my  refuge  here." 

a  5  Lord, I  am  brought  exceeding  low, 

—  Now  let  thine  ears  attend, 

And  make  thy  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 
1  've  an  almighty  Friend. 
6  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free, 
e         Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me, 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

PSALM  143-    L.  M. 

Complaint  of  heavy  Afflictions  in  Mind  and  Body. 

a  1  1\/TY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
1VJL  Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad. 
And  cry  for  succor  from  thy  throne ; 
O  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known ! 

a  2  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass : 
Behold  thy  servant  pleads  thy  grace ! 
Should  justice  call  us  to  thy  bar, 
No  man  alive  is  guiltless  there. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see, 
The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me; 
Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 
Like  one  long  bury'd  and  forgot. 
u  4  I  dwell  in  darkness  and  unseen, 
My  heart  is  desolate  within  : 
My  thoughts,  in  musing  silence,  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 


PSALMS.  257 

— 5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope, 
To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up ; 
I  stretch  my  hands  to  God  again, 
And  thirst  like  parched  land  for  rain. 

i  6  For  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn ; 

When  will  thy  smiling  face  return? 

Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove, 

And  God  for  ever  hide  his  love ) 
u  7  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save, 

Will  sink  thy  pris'ner  to  the  grave ! 

My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  mine  eye; 

—  Make  ha^te  to  help  before  I  die. 
u  8  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears, 

Distressing  pains,  distracting  fears; 

—  Oh !  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice, 
How  would  my  wearied  powers  rejoice ! 

9  In  thee  I  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh, 
And  lift  my  weary  soul  on  high; 
For  thee  sit  waiting  all  the  day, 
And  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 

10  Break  off  my  fetters,  Lord  and  show 
The  path  in  which  my  feet  should  go  ; 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

e      I  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

—11  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill; 
Let  the  good  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 
12  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  complain, 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain : 
And  flesh,  and  sin,  my  foes  before, 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 

PSALM   144.     r.  42.     First  Part.     C.  M. 

Assistance  and  Victory  in  the  spiritual  Warfare. 

1  T^OR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
jL  My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ; 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 

To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care ; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heavenly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise ; 


258  PSALMS. 

He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

PSALM   144-     0.3—6.     Second  Part.    CM. 
The  Vanity  of  Man,  and  Condescension  of  Qod. 

u  1  Y  ORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man, 
JLi  Born  of  the  earth  at  first '] 
His  lifs  a  shadow,  light  and  vain, 
Still  hast'ning  to  the  dust! 
2  Oh  what  is  feeble  dying  man, 
Or  all  his  sinful  race, 
—    That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace  ! 

u  3  That  God,  who  darts  his  lightnings  down, 
Who  shakes  the  worlds  above, 
What  terrors  wait  his  awful  frown ! 
How  wondrous  is  his  love  ! 

PSALM   144-     v.  12—15.  L.  M. 
Orace  above  Riches;  or,  the  Happy  Nation. 

1  TTAPPY  the  city,  where  their  sons, 
JLi  Like  pilhrs  round  a  palace  set, 
And  daughters,  bright  as  polish'd  stones, 

Give  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 

2  Happy  the  land,  in  culture  dress'd, 

Whose  flocks  and  corn  have  large  increase , 
Where  men  securely  work  or  rest, 
Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peace. 

3  Happy  the  nation  thus  endow 'd ; 

But  more  divinely  bless'd  are  those 
On  whom  the  all-sufficient  God 
Himself,  with  all  his  grace,  bestows. 

PSALM    145-     L.  M. 

The  Greatness  of  Ood. 

1  1\/TY  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 
1VX  Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days; 
Thv  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

e  2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thy  ear; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

— 3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim; 
Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream; 
Thy  mercv  swift,  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 


PSALMS.  259 

u  4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  : 
Let  every  re  dm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 

e  5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  triumph  of  their  tongue. 

i   6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds? 

—    Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds  ; 

u      Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways! 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise  ! 

PSALM  145-  r.  I—  7,11— 13.  First  Part.  CM. 

The   Greatness  of  God. 

e  1  T  ONG  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
JL/  My  King,  my  God  of  love ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 
— 2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknown, 
And  let  his  praise  be  great; 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 
e  3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue; 
And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 
— 4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways; 
o      Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 

And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 
o  5  Thy  glorious  deeds,  of  ancient  date, 
Shall  through  the  world  be  known ; 
Thine  arm  of  power,  thy  heavenly  state, 
With  public  splendor  "shown. 
u  6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands, 
Thv  saints  are  rul'd  by  love ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

PSALM   145-    v.%  &.c.     Second  Part.    CM. 

The  Goodness  of  God. 

e  1  QWEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 
O  My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 


260  PSALMS. 

— 2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 
o      Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 

And  every  want  supplies. 
i  3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food  ; 
e      Thy  lib'ral  hand  provides  their  meat, 

And  fills  their  mouths  with  good, 
i  4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
a  How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 

e      But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 

To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 
o  5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim: 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 

Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

PSALM  145-    v.  17, 14,  &c.   Third  Part.  CM. 
Mercy  to  Sufferers;  or,  God  hearing  Prayer. 

1  T  ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
JLi  Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 

Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 

Or  virtue  lies  distress'd 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 

3  The  Lord  supports  our  sinking  days, 

And  guides  our  giddy  youth  : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 

4  He  knows  the  pains  his  servants  feel, 

He  hears  his  children  cry  ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 
He  saves  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 

6  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slay, 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain; 
But  none  that  serve  the  Lord  shall  say, 
"  They  sought  his  aid  in  vain."] 

7  [My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise, 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad ; 


PSALMS.  261 

Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honors  of  their  God.] 

PSALM   146      L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodness  and  Truth. 

1  T)  RAISE  ye  the  Lord;  my  heart  shall  join 
Jl     In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine, 

Mow,  while  the  flesh  is  mine  abode, 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God. 

2  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers 
While  immortality  endures; 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

3  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  1 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust; 

Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power, 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  :  he  made  the  sky, 
And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train, 
And  none  shall  rind  his  promise  vain. 

5  His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 

He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor: 
He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace, 
And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 

i  6  The  Lord  to  sight  restores  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind : 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow,  and  the  fatherless. 

— 7  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well, 

a      But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell: 

o      Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns  ; 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

PSALM  147-    As  the  113th  Psalm. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodness  and  Truth. 

e  1  T'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
.L  And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
—    My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  "life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 
i  2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust? 
a      Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood : 


262  PSALMS. 

Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp,  and  power, 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour; 
Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 
e  3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God:  he  ma.de  the  sky, 
And  earth,  and  seis,  with  all  their  tram; 
—    His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 

He  saves  th'  oppress 'd,  he  feeds  the  poor, 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain, 
i  4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind; 
The  Lord  supports  t.ie  sinking  mind; 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow,  and  the  fatherless, 
And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 
— 5  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well, 
a      But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell ; 
o  Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns: 

e      Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage ; 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 
,y  6  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers ; 
My  days  of  praiss  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While'life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

PSALM   147.     First  Part.     L.  M. 
The  Divine  Nature,  Providence  and  Grace. 

1  T) RAISE  ye  the  Lord;  'tis  good  to  raise 
JL     Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise ; 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 

To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  ; 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames,' 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names; 
His  sovereign  wisdom  knows  no  bound; 

A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown 'd. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might, 
And  all  his  glories  infinite : 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 


PSALMS.  263 

pal  si:. 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 
Who  spreads  his  clou  Is  around  the  sky; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn: 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry. 

7  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force? 
The  vig*roua  man,  the  warlike  horse, 
The  sprightly  wit,  the  active  limb, 
All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight; 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  finds  and  loves  his  image  there. 

PSALM   147.     Second  Part.     L.  M. 

Svmmer  and   Winter. 

1  T  ET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 
JLi  And  make  his  honors  known  abroad, 
For  sweet  the  joy,  our  songs  to  raise, 
And  glorious  is  the  work  of  praise. 

2  Our  children  live  secure  and  bless'd, 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest; 
He  feeds  our  sons  with  finest  wheat, 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat. 

3  The  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains  ; 

His  flakes  of  snow,  like  wool  he  sends, 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground ; 
His  hail  descends  with  dreadful  sound; 
His  icy  bands  the  rivers  hold, 

And  terror  arms  his  wintry  cold. 

5  He  bids  the  warmer  breezes  blow, 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow ; 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise. 

6  Through  all  our  States  his  laws  are  shown, 
His  gospel  through  the  nation  known; 

He  hath  not  thus  reveal'd  his  word 
To  every  land :  praise  ye  the  Lord. 


264  PSALMS. 

PSALM  147-  »■  7  —  9,  13  —  18.     C.  M. 

The  Seasons  of  the  Year. 

o  1  "TT7TTH  songs  and  honors,  sounding  loud 
VV     Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 
y  2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down, 
To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow, 
e  3  He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat, 
He  hears  the  ravens  cry ; 
But  man,  who  tastes  his  finest  wheat, 
Should  raise  his  honours  high. 
a  4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 
Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 
5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 
Descend  and  clothe  the  ground ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound, 
o  6  When,  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high, 
He  pours  the  sounding  hail, 
The  wretch  that  dares  his  God  defy 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

y  7  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  wanner  gales  to  blow, 

And  bids  the  spring  return. 
o  8  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  his  mighty  word: 
u      With  songs  and  honors,  sounding  loud, 

Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

PSALM   148-     Proper  Metre. 
Praise  to  Oodfrom  all  Creatures. 

o  1  ~V7"E  tribes  of  Adam  join 

JL    With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise. 
"Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 
In  worlds  of  light, 
Begin  the  song. 


PSALMS.  265 

—2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays, 

And  moon  that  rul'st  the  night, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light. 
His  power  declare, 
Ye  floods  on  high, 
And  clouds,  that  fly 
In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses  move, 
By  his  supreme  command. 
o  He  spake  the  word, 

And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came, 
To  praise  the  Lord. 

i      4  He  mov'd  their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past, 
And  each  his  word  fulfils, 
While  time  and  nature  last. 
In  dirFrent  ways 
His  works  proclaim 
His  wondrous  name, 
And  speak  his  praise. 

PAUSE. 

— 5  Let  all  the  earthborn  race, 
And  monsters  of  the  deep, 
The  fish  that  cleave  the  seas, 
Or  in  their  bosom  sleep, 
From  sea  and  shore 
Their  tribute  pay, 
And  still  display 
Their  Maker's  power. 

6  Ye  vapours,  hail  and  snow, 

Praise  ye  th'  a.lmighty  Lord, 
And  stormy  winds,  that  blow, 
To  execute  his  word. 

When  lightnings  shine, 
Or  thunders  roar, 
Let  earth  adore 
His  hand  divine. 

7  Ye  mountains  near  the  skies, 

With  lofty  cedars  there, 
And  trees  of  humbler  size 
That  fruit  in  plenty  bear, 
12 


266  PSALMS. 

Beasts,  wild  and  tame, 
Birds,  flies,  and  worms, 
In  various  forms, 
Exalt  his  name, 
i   8  Ye  kings  and  judges,  fear 

The  Lord,  the  sovereign  King ; 
And,  while  you  rule  us  here, 
His  heavenly  honors  sing : 
Nor  let  the  dream 
Of  power  and  state 
Make  you  forget 
His  power  supreme. 
e  9  Virgins  and  youths,  engage 

To  sound  his  praise  divine, 
i       While  infancy  and  age 

Their  feeble  voices  join : 
o  Wide  as  he  reigns 

His  name  be  sung 
By  every  tongue 
In  endless  strains. 
u  10  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  that  rules  above ; 
He  brings  his  people  near, 
And  makes  them  taste  his  love : 
While  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise, 
His  saints  shall  raise 
His  honors  high. 

PSALM   148-  Paraphrased.  L.   M. 
Universal  Praise  to  God. 

«1T  OUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord,       [dwell; 
JLi   From  distant  worlds,  where  creatures 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

[Note.  This  Psalm  may  be  sung-  to  the  tune  of  the 
eld  115th  or  127th  Psalm,  if  these  two  lines  be 
added  to  every  stanza,  viz. 

Each  of  his  works  his  name  displays, 
But  they  can  ne'er  complete  the  praise. 

Otherwise  it  must  be  sung  to  the  usual  tunes  of  Long 
Metre.] 

2  The  Lord,  how  absolute  he  reigns, 
Let  every  angel  bend  the  knee ; 
Sing  of  his  love  in  heavenly  strains, 
And  speak  how  fierce  his  terrors  be. 


PSALMS.  261 

3  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell, 

An  awful  throne  of  shining  bliss: 
o      Fly  through  the  world,  O  sun,  and  tell 
How  dark  thy  beams  compar'd  to  his. 

4  Awake  ye  tempests,  and  his  fame 

In  sounds  of  dreadful  praise  declare; 
Let  the  sweet  whisper  or  his  name 
Fill  every  gentler  breeze  of  air. 

5  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves  ag^ree, 

To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  lire  ; 
Let  the  firm  earth  and  rolling  sea 
In  the  eternal  song  conspire. 

6  Ye  flow'ry  plains  proclaim  his  skill; 

Ye  valleys,  sink  before  his  eye  ; 
And  let  his  praise,  from  every  hill, 
Rise  tunetul  to  the  neighb'ring  sky. 

7  Y'e  stubborn  oaks,  and  stately  pines, 

Bend  your  high  branches  and  adore : 
Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  dirPrent  strains ; 
The  lamb  must  bleat,  the  lion  roar. 

8  Ye  birds,  his  praise  must  be  your  theme, 

"Who  form'd  to  song  your  tuneful  voice ; 
While  the  dumb  fish  that  cut  the  stream 

In  his  protecting  care  rejoice. 
— 9  Mortals,  can  you  refrain  your  tongue 
i  "When  nature  all  around  you  sings? 

o      O  for  a  shout  from  old  and  young, 

From  humble  swains  and  lofty  kings ! 
u  JO  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 

Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known .; 
o      Loud  as  his  thimder  shout  his  praise, 
u         And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 
a  11  Jehovah!  'tis  a  glorious  word  ! 

0  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue ! 

e      But  saints,  who  best  have  known  the  Lord, 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

o  12  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 

Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord  : 

o      From  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujah's  to  the  Lord. 
PSALM  148-  S.  M. 

Universal  praise. 

1  T  ET  every  creature  join 

1  J  To  praise  th'  eternal  God : 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 

And  sound  his  name  abroad. 


268  PSALMS. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon,  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames. 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  fix'd  their  wondrous  frame ; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapours,  when  ye  rise, 

Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow ; 
Ye  thunders,  murm'ring  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flaming  fire, 

Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 
When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By  all  his  works  above 

His  honors  be  express'd  ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  his  saving  love, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

PAUSE    THE    FIRST. 

7  Let  earth  and  ocean  know 

They  owe  their  Maker  praise; 
Praise  him,  ye  watery  worlds  below, 
And  monsters  of  the  seas. 

8  From  mountains  near  the  sky, 

Let  his  high  pra.ise  resound, 
From  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  high 
And  vales  and  fields  around. 

9  Ye  lions  of  the  wood, 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze, 
Ye  live  upon  his  daily  food, 
And  he  expects  your  praise. 

10  Ye  birds  of  lofty  wing, 

On  high  his  praises  bear; 
Or  sit  on  flowery  boughs,  and  sing 
Your  Maker's  glory  there. 

11  Ye  reptile  myriads,  join 

T'  exalt  his  glorious  name; 
And  flies,  in  beauteous  forms  that  shine, 
His  wondrous  skill  proclaim. 

12  By  all  the  earth-born  race, 

His  honors  be  express'd ; 
But  saints,  that  know  his  heavenly  grace, 
Should  learn  to  praise  him  best. 


PSALMS.  269 

PAUSE   THE    SECOND. 

13  Monarchs,  of  wide  command, 

Praise  ye  th'  eternal  King ; 
Judges,  adore  that  sovereign  hand, 
Whence  all  your  honors  spring. 

14  Let  vig'rous  youth  engage 

To  sound  his  praises  high; 
While  growing  babes,  and  with'ring  age, 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15  United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise; 

God  is  the  Lord ;  his  name  alone 

Deserves  our  endless  praise. 

16  Let  nature  join  with  art, 

And  all  pronounce  him  bless'd ; 
But  saints  that  dwell  so  near  his  heart, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

PSALM   149.     C.  M. 

Praise  God,  all  hisSaints:  or,  the  Saints  jud gin g the  World. 

1  A  LL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 
-/jl  And  let  your  songs  be  new; 
Amidst  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 

His  later  wonders  show. 

2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 

Shall  their  Redeemer  sing; 
o      And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise, 

While  Zion  owns  her  King. 
i  3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just, 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn  ; 
The  meek,  that  lie  despis'd  in  dust, 

Salvation  shall  adorn. 

— 4  Saints  shall  be  joyful  in  their  King, 
E'en  on  a  dying  bed  ; 
And,  like  the  souls  in  glory,  sing ; 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 
5  Then  his  high  praise  shall  fill  their  tongues, 
Their  hand  shall  wield  the  sword ; 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  sonsg, 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 
u  6  When  Christ  his  judgment-seat  ascends, 
And  bids  the  world  appear, 
Thrones  are  prepaid  for  all  his  friends, 
Who  humbly  lov'd  him  here. 


270  DOXOLOGY. 

7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod 

Nations  that  dar'd  rebel ; 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  God, 
On  tyrants  doom'd  to  hell. 

8  The  royal  sinners,  bound  in  chains, 

New  triumphs  shall  afford  ; 
Such  honor  for  the  saints  remains : 
Praise  ye  and  love  the  Lord. 

PSALM   15©.     v.  1,  2,  6.    C.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

1  TN  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise 
X   His  grace  he  there  reveals ; 

To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds ; 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love, 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  bless'd ; 
Yet,  when  my  voice  expires  in  death', 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  DOXOLOGY 

Long  Metre. 

TO  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  three  in  one, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

Common  Metre. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

Common  Metre. 
Where  the  tune  includes  two  stanzas. 

1  rpHE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 
JL    Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 
And  new-creating  breath. 


DOXOLOGY.  271 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 


Y 


Short  Metre. 
E  angels  round  the  throne, 


And"  saints,  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

As  the\\2th  Psalm. 

NOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 
And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

As  the  U8tk  Psalm. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne, 
Perpetual  honors  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise ; 
With  all  our  powers,  Thy  name  we  sing, 

Eternal  King,  While  faith  adores. 


B1 


HYMNS. 


HYMN  1.  C.  M. 

Jl  New  Song  to  the  Lamb  that  was  slain. 
Rev.  v.  6,  8,  9  — 12. 

iEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
Amidst  his  Father's  throne ; 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 
a  2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 
The  church  adore  around  ; 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 
— 3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  those  the  hymns  they  raise ; 
i       Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 
4  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 
Into  thy  secret  will] 
Who  but  the  Son  shall  take  that  book, 
And  open  every  seal  ] 
—5  He  shall  fulfil  thy  great  decrees, 
The  Son  deserves  it  well ; 
Lo,  in  his  hand,  the  sovereign  keys 
Of  heaven,  and  death,  and  hell ;] 
y  6  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head. 
— 7  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood. 
Hast  set  the  pris'ners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 
u  8  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Are  put  beneath  thy  power ; 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 
And  bring  the  promis'd  hour. 
272 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  273 

HYMN  S.  l.  M. 

77*c  Z>f*7y  and  Humanity  of  Chriat. 
John  i.  1,3,  14;  and  Col.  i.  1G;  and  Eph.  iii.  9,  10. 

1  T?  R  E  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad 
Hi   From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 
With  God  he  was;  the  Word  was  God, 

And  must  divinely  be  adord. 

2  By  his  own  power  all  things  were  made, 

By  him  supported  all  things  stand  ; 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born  or  Satan  fell, 

He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars  ; 
(Thy  generation  who  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years?) 
u  4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms, 

The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms 

Dress'd  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 
e  5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 

Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son ; 
i       How  full  of  truth !  How  full  of  grace ! 

When  tliro'  his  eyes  the  Godhead  shone  ! 
u  6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode, 

To  learn  new  myst'ries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 

The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

HYMN  3-  S.  M. 

The  Nativity  of  Christ. 
Luke  i.  30,  &x.  ii.  10,  &c. 

1  T3EH0LD  the  grace  appears, 
_D  The  promise  is  fuLfill'd ; 
Man-,  the  wondrous  virgin,  bears, 

And  Jesus  is  the  child. 

2  [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 

Calls  him  his  only  Son ; 
He  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  gives  him  David's  throne. 

3  O'er^  Jacob  shall  he  reign 

With  a  peculiar  sway; 
The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain, 
His  kingdom  ne'er  decay.] 

4  To  bring  the  glorious  news, 

A  heavenly  form  appears  ; 
12  * 


274  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

He  tells  the  shepherds  of  their  joys, 
And  banishes  their  fears. 

5  "Go,  humble  swains,"  said  he, 

"  To  David's  city  fly, 
"  The  promis'd  Infant,  born  to-day, 
"  Doth  in  a  manger  lie. 

6  "  With  looks  and  hearts  serene, 

"Go  visit  Christ  your  King;" 
And  strait  a  flaming  troop  was  seen, 

The  shepherds  heard  them  sing : 
o  7  "Glory  to  God  on  high! 

"And  heavenly  peace  on  earth, 
"Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 

"At  the  Redeemer's  birth." 
— 8  [In  worship  so  divine 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongues ; 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 

And  loud  repeat  their  songs. 
u  9  "Glory  to  God  on  high! 

"And  heavenly  peace  on  earth, 
"  Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 

"At  our  Redeemer's  birth."] 

Hymn  4,  referred  to  the  2d  Psalm. 

HYMN  5-  C.  M. 

Submission  to  Afflictive  Providences.     Job.  i.  21. 

1  TVTAKED,  as  from  the  earth  we  came 
J_l    And  crept  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 
e  2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 
And  fondly  call  our  own, 
Are  but  short  favors,  borrow'd  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 
— 3  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 
Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave, 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name!) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 
i  4  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions  then, 
Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 
And  every  murmur  die. 
e  5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread, 
0      And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too, 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 


Book  L]  HYMNS.  275 

HYMN  6-  C.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death.     Job.  xix.  25  —  27. 

el  p  RE  AT  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just, 

vJT  And  nature  must  decay ; 
u      I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust, 

To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 
— 2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

And  trample  on  the  tombs ; 
e      My  .Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

My  God,  my  Saviour,  comes, 
o  3  The  mighty  Conqu'ror  shall  appear, 

High  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 

Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 
a  4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin, 

And  gnaw  my  wasting  flesh, 
—    When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again, 

He'll  clothe  them  all  afresh. 
e  5  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face, 

With  strong  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thine  unknown  grace 

With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

HYMN  7-  C.  M. 

The  Invitation  of  the  Gospel;  or,  Spiritual  Food  and  Clo- 
thing.    Isa.lv.  1,  &c. 

1  T  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
-Li  And  every  heart  rejoice! 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice, 
o  2  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  "the  wind, 
a      And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys, 

To  fill  an  empy  mind, 
e  3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd 
A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 
o  4  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 
a  And  pine  away  and  die ; 

e      Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 

With  springs  that  never  dry. 
o  5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 
In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 


276  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

— 6  [Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 
Who  work  with  mighty  pain, 
To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own 
That  will  not  hide  your  sin ; 

7  Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls 
In  robes  prepar'd  by  God ; 
Wrought  by  the  labors  of  his  Son, 
And  dy'd  in  his  own  blood.] 

i  8  Dear  God !  the  treasures  of  thy  love 
Are  everlasting  mines, 
Deep  as  our  helpless  mis'ries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins ! 

o  9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day ; 
—    Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 

And  drive  our  wants  away. 

HYMN  8.    C.  M. 

The  Safety  and  protection  of  the  Church. 
Isa.    xxvi.  1  —  6. 
1  TTOW  honorable  is  the  place 
XX  Where  we  adoring  stand, 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land. 

a  2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
The  walls  of  strong  salvation  made, 

Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 
y  3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling, 
—    Enter  ye  nations,  that  obey 

The  statutes  of  our  King. 

e  4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys, 
And  live  in  perfect  peace ; 
You,  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventur'd  on  his  grace. 
o  5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust, 
And  banish  all  your  fears  ; 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 
— 6  What  though  the  rebels  dwell  on  high, 
His  arm  shall  bring  them  low; 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  lofty  heads  shall  bow. 


Book  L]  HYMNS.  277 

7  On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread, 
In  that  rejoicing  hour: 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread 
A  pavement  for  the  poor. 

HYMN  f).    C.  M. 

The  Promises  of  the  Covenant  of  Grace.     Isa.  lv.  1,2.  Zee. 
xiii.  1.    life.  vii.  19.     Ezck.  xxxvi.  25,  &.c. 

a  1  T-N  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives, 
J.  To  gather  empty  wind ; 
The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 
e  2  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  souls 
With  more  substantial  meat ; 
With  such  as  saints  in  glory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

— 3  Our  God,  will  every  want  supply, 
And  till  our  hearts  with  peace; 
He  gives,  by  cov  nant  and  by  oath, 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

e  4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls 

And  wash  away  our  stains ; 
a      In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 

Pour'd  from  his  dying  veins. 

5  [Our  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away, 

Though  black  as  hell  before ; 
Our  sins  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea, 
And  shall  be  found  no  more. 

6  And,  lest  pollution  should  o'erspread 

Our  inward  powers  again, 
His  spirit  shall  bedew  our  souls, 
Like  purifying  rain. 

— 7  Our  heart,  that  flinty  stubborn  thing, 
That  terrors  cannot  move, 
That  fears  no  threat'nings  of  his  wrath, 
Shall  be  dissolv'd  by  love  ; 

8  Or  he  can  take  the  flint  away 

That  would  not  be  rehn'd. 
And  from  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
Bestow  a  softer  mind. 

9  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell, 

And  deep  engrave  his  law, 

And  every  motion  of  our  souls 

To  swift  obedience  draw. 


278  HYMNS.  Book  I.] 

o  10  Thus  v/ill  he  pour  salvation  down. 

And  we  shall  render  praise  ; 
—    We,  the  dear  people  of  his  love, 

And  he,  our  God  of  grace. 

HYMN  10.    S.  M. 

The  Blessedness  of  Gospel  Times;  or,  the  Revelation  of 

Christ  to  Jews  and  Gentiles. 

Isa.  v.  2,  7  —  10.     Matt.  xiii.  16,  17. 

1  TTOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
XX  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill '. 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

y  2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 
o  "  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 

"  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 
e  3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
—    Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 

And  sought,  but  never  found! 
e  4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 
a      Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 

But  died  without  the  sight. 
e  5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
o      Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 
u  6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 

Their  Saviour  and  their  God, 

HYMN  11.     L.  M. 

The  Humble  enlightened,  and  carnal  Reason  humbled,  or, 
the  Sovereignty  of  Grace. — Luke  x.  21,  22. 

1  fipHERE  was  an  hour  when  Christ  rejoic'd 

1     And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise  ; 
"Father,  I  thank  thee,  mighty  God, 
"Lord  of  the  earth,  and  heavens,  and  seas. 

2  "I  thank  thy  sovereign  pow'r  and  love, 

"  That  crowns  my  doctrine  with  success; 
"  Axid  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge  learn 
"  .The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  lengths  of 
grace. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  279 

3  "But  all  this  glory  lies  conccal'd 

"  From  men  of  prudence  and  of  wit; 
"The  prince  of  darkness  blinds  their  eyes, 
"And  their  own  pride  resists  the  light. 

4  "Father,  'tis  thus,  because  thy  will 

"Chose  and  ordain'd  it  should  be  so; 
"  'Tis  thy  delight  t'  abase  the  proud, 
"And  lay  the  haughty  scorner,  low. 

5  "There's  none  can  know  the  Father  right 

"But  those  that  learn  it  from  the  Son; 
"Nor  can  the  Son  be  well  received 

"But  where  the  Father  makes  him  known." 
C  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God, 

That  deals  his  graces  as  he  please  ; 
Nor  gives  to  mortals  an  account, 

Or  of  his  actions  or  decrees. 

HYMN   12.    CM. 

Free  Grace  in  revealing  Christ.     Luke  X.  21. 

1  TESUS,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 
J    A  mourner  all  his  days ; 

His  spirit  once  rejoie'd  aloud, 
And  turn'd  his  joy  to  praise. 

2  "  Father,  I  thank  thy  wondrous  love, 

"  That  hath  reveaf  d  thy  Son 
"  To  men  unlearned;  and  to  babes 
"Has  made  thy  gospel  known. 

3  "The  myst'ries  of  redeeming  grace 

"  Are  hidden  from  the  wise, 
"While  pride  and  carnal  reas'ning  join 
"To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes." 

4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 

His  great  decrees  fulfil ; 
And  orders  all  his  works  of  grace 
By  his  own  sovereign  will. 

KYMN    13.     L.  M. 

The  Son  of  God  Incarnate;  or,  the  Titles  and  the  King- 
dom of  Christ.     Isa.  ix.  2,  6,  7. 

1  rpHE  lands,  that  long  in  darkness  lay, 
A    Now  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light, 
Nations,  that  sat  in  death's  cold  shade, 
Are  bless'd  with  beams  divinely  bright. 
e  2  The  Virgin's  promis'd  Son  is  born  ; 
Behold  th'  expected  child  appear! 
What  shall  his  names  or  titles  be  1 
"  The  wonderful,  the  Counsellor !" 


280  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

—3  [This  infant  is  the  mighty  God, 
Come  to  be  suckled  and  ador'd  ; 
Th'  Eternal  Father,  Prince  of  Peace, 
The  Son  of  David  and  his  Lord.] 
4  The  government  of  earth  and  seas 
Upon  his  shoulder  shall  be  laid  ; 
u      His  wide  dominions  shall  increase, 
And  honors  to  his  name  be  paid, 
o  5  Jesus,  the  holy  child,  shall  sit 

High  on  his  father  David's  throne ; 
Shall  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 
HYMN  14-    L.  M. 

The  Triumph  of  Faith;  or,  Christ's  unchangeable  Love. 
Rom.    viii.  33,  &c. 

1  TT7"HO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn? 

VV     'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls, 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell  ? 

'Tis  Christ,  that  suffer'd  in  their  stead: 
And  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 
Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead. 

3  He  lives !  he  lives  !  and  sits  above, 

For  ever  interceding  there ; 
Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair? 

4  Shall  persecution  or  distress, 

Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness? 
He  that  hath  lov'd  us,  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conqu'rors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power, 

It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour ; 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope, 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 

Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 
Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  love. 
HYMN  15-     L.  M. 

Our  own  Weakness,  and  Christ  our  Strength. 
2  Cor.  xii.  7,  9,  10. 
1  T  ET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
JLi  "  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day;" 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  281 

2  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak,  tiien  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  suff'rings,  if  my  Lord  be  there; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise, 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

5  So  Samson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Met  the  Philistines  to  his  cost ; 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise, 
Made  feeble  fight  and  lost  his  eyes. 

HYMN   16-     CM.     Hosanna  to  Christ. 
Matt.  xxi.  9.    Luke  xix.  38,  40. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 

Xl  Of  David's  ancient  line! 
a      His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 

Mysterious  and  divine. 
—2  The  Root  of  David  here  we  find, 

And  Offspring  is  the  same; 
a      Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 

In  our  Emmanuel's  name, 
e  3  BlessM  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 

With  peaceful  news  from  heaven ! 
o      Hosannas,  of  the  highest  strain, 

To  Christ,  the  Lord,  be  given. 
— 4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Th'  Hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
o      Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise  and  break 

Their  silence  into  songs. 

HYMN  17-   C.  M. 

Victory  over  death.     1  Cor.  xv.  55,  8ft. 

1  r\  FOR  an  overcoming  faith, 
\J  To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 
e  2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 
My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
"  Where  is  thy  boasted  vict'ry,  grave? 
"  And  where  the  monster's  sting  1" 


282  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

— 3  If  sin  be  pardon'd  I'm  secure, 
Death  hath  no  sting  beside : 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power, 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

0  4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conqu'rors,  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ  our  living  head. 

HYMN  18.  CM. 

Blessed  are  the  Dead  that  die  in  the  Lord. 
Rev.  xiv.  13. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  pro- 
Jn_  For  all  the  pious  dead ;  [claims 

t      Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 

And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 
— 2  They  die  in  Jesus  and  are  bless'd : 
a  How  kind  their  slumbers  are ! 

—    From  suif 'rings  and  from  sins  releas'd, 

And  freed  from  every  snare. 
e  3  Far  from  this  world  of  toils  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord ; 
u      The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 

End  in  a  large  reward. 

HYMN   19.     C  M. 

The  Song  of  Simeon;  or,  Death  made  desirable. 
Luke  ii.  27,  <fcc 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 
JLi  As  happy  Simeon  came, 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here ; 
O  make  our  joys  the  same. 
e  2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 
The  good  old  man  was  fill'd, 
When  fondly,  in  his  wither'd  arms, 
He  clasp'd  the  Holy  Child  ! 

i  3  "Now  I  can  leave  this  world,"  he  cry'd, 

"  Behold  thy  servant  dies  ; 
"I've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 

"And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 
0  4  "This  is  the  Light  prepar'd  to  shine 

"  Upon  the  Gentile  lands, 
"Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope, 

"To  break  their  slavish  bands." 
—5  [Jesus !  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms  • 


Book  I.]  HYMN&  283 

Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 

If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 
6  Then,  while  ye  hear  my  heart-strings  break, 

How  sweet  my  minutes  roll! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 

And  glory  in  my  soul.] 

HYMN  20.    C.  M. 

Spiritual  Apparel,  riz.  the   Robe  of  Righteousness  and 
Garments  of  Salvation.     Is.  lxi.  10. 

e  1     \  WAKE,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 
J\.  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

— 2  'Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  soul, 
And  made  salvation  mine; 
Upon  a  poor,  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear ! 
These  ornaments,  how  bright  they  shine! 
How  white  the  garments  are  ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope,  and  every  grace  ; 
a      But  Jesus  spent  his  life,  to  work 

The  robe  of  righteousness. 
i   6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  array ?d 

By  the"  great  sacred  Three ! 
In  sweetest  "harmony  of  praise 

Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

HYMN  31.    C.  M. 

A  vision  of  the  Kingdom  of  Christ  among  Men. 
Rev.  xxi.     1  —  4. 

e  1  T  O,  what  a  glorious  si^ht  appears 

JLi  To  our  believing  eyes ! 
u      The  earth  and  seas  are'pass'd  away, 

And  the  old  rolling  skies. 
e  2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 
That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  new  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorn 'd  with  shining  grace. 


*84  HYMNS.  I        [Book  I. 

— 3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 
o      "Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 

"  Of  your  descending  King. 
— 4  "  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

"Removes  his  blest  abode ; 
i      "Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 

"  And  he,  the  living  God. 
5  "  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

"  From  every  weeping  eye ; 
"  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 

"And  death  itself  shall  die." 
— 6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
o      Fly  swiftly  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 

And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

Hymn  22  and  23,  referred  to  the  123«A  Psalm. 

HYMN  24.     L.  M. 

The  rich  Sinner  Dying.  —  Psalm,  xlix.  6,  9.    Eccl.  viii.  8. 
Job  hi.  14,  15. 

1  TN  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil, 

JL  And  heap  their  shining  dust  in  vain, 

Look  down  and  scorn  the  humble  poor, 

And  boast  their  lofty  hills  of  gain. 

2  Their  golden  cordials  cannot  ease 

Their  pained  hearts  or  aching  heads, 
Nor  fright  nor  bribe  approaching  death 
From  glitt'ring  roofs  and  downy  beds. 

3  Theling'ring,the  unwilling  soul, 

The  dismal  summons  must  obey, 
And  bid  a  long,  a  sad  farewell, 
To  the  pale  lump  of  lifeless  clay. 

4  Thence  they  are  huddled  to  the  grave, 

Where  kings  and  slaves  have  equal  thrones. 
Their  bones,  without  distinction,  lie 
Among  the  heaps  of  meaner  bones. 

The  rest  referred  to  the  4§th  Psalm. 

HYMN  95-    L.  M. 

A  Vision  of  the  Lamb.  —  Rev.  v.  6  —  9. 

e  1     A  LL  mortal  vanities  begone  ! 

XJl  Nor  tempt  my  eyes,  nor  tire  my  ears ; 
a      Behold,  amidst  th'  eternal  throne, 

A  vision  of  the  Lamb  appears. 
—2  [Glory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns, 

Mark'd  with  "the  bloody  death  he  bore; 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  2^ 

Seven  are  his  eyes,  and  seven  his  horns, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  and  his  power. 
a  3  Lo,  he  receives  a  sealed  book 

From  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne; 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  prevails  to  look 

On  dark  decrees  and  things  unknown.] 
— i  All  the  assembling  saints  around 

Fall  worshipping  before  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new  songs,  of  gospel  sound, 
Address  their  honors  to  his  name. 
5  [The  joy,  the  shout,  the  harmony, 
e  Flies  o'er  the  everlasting  hills  ; 

o      <r  Worthy  art  thou  alone,"  they  cry, 

"  To  read  the  book,  to  loose  the  seals.''] 
e  6  Our  voices  join  the  heavenly  strain, 

And  with  transporting  pleasure  sing, 
o      "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 

"To  be  our  teacher  and  our  King!" 
— 7  His  words  of  prophecy  reveal 

Eternal  counsels,  deep  designs  ; 
His  grace  and  vengeance  shall  fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  the  dreadful  lines. 
e  8  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  from  hell 
With  thine  invaluable  blood  ; 
And  wretches,  that  did  once  rebel, 
Are  nowr  made  fav'rites  of  their  God. 
v,  9  Worthy  for  ever  is  the  Lord, 

That  died  for  treasons  not  his  own, 
By  ev'ry  tongue  to  be  ador'd, 
And  dwell  upon  his  Father's  throne. 

HYMN  26-    C.  M. 

Hope  of  Heaven  by  the  Resurrection  of   Christ.  —  1  Pet.  i. 
3  —  5. 

1  "QLTCSS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
_D  The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais'd, 
His  majesty  ador'd. 
a  2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son, 

And  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 
e      He  L'ave  our  souls  a  lively  "hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 
i  3  What,  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 

o      Yet  as  the  Lord,  our  Saviour  rose, 

So  all  his  followers  must. 


286  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

e  4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserv'd  against  that  day ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undehTd, 

And  cannot  fade  away. 
u  5  Saints,  by  the  power  of  God,  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come : 
i       We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here, 

0  Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

HYMN  37.    C.  M. 

Assurance  of  Heaven;  or,  a  Saint  prepared  to  die.  — 2  Tim 
iv.  6  — 8,  18. 

1  ["PiEATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 

XJ  And  bear  my  spirit  home ; 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow 
Nor  my  salvation  come  1 

2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finish'd  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 

And  wait  the  sure  reward.] 
— 3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade ; 
a      The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day 

Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 
— 4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone ; 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 

Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 
o  5  Jesus,  the  Lord,  shall  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 

This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

u  6  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain ; 

To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 

And  endless  praise — Amen. 

HYMN  28-    C.  M. 

The  Triumph  of  Christ  over  the  Enemies  of  his  Churck 
Isa.  lxiii.  1— 3,  &c. 

1  TT7"HAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  God, 

VV    Comes  travelling  in  state 
Along  the  Idumean  road, 
Away  from  Bozrah's  gate  1 

2  The  glory  of  his  robes  proclaim, 

'Tis  some  victorious  Xing : 


Book  L]  HYMNS.  287 

"  Tie  I,  the  just,  tlr  Almighty  One 

''That  your  salvation  bring."" 

3  Why.  mighty  Lard,  thy  saints  enquire, 

Why  thine  apparel  red! 
And  all  thy  vesture  stain'd  like  those 
Who  in  the  wine-press  tread! 

4  "I  by  myself  have  trod  the  press, 

••  \;id  erush'd  my  foes  alone; 
"  3Iy  wrath  hath  struck  the  rebels  dead, 
"My  fury  Btamp'd  them  down. 

5  "  'Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dyes  my  robes 

"  With  joyful  scarlet  stains  ; 
"The  triumph  that  my  raiment  wears 
"Sprung  from  my  bleeding  veins. 

6  "  Thus  shall  the  nations  be  destroy'd 

"  That  dare  insult  my  saints ; 
"I  have  an  arm  t'  avenge  their  wrongs, 
"An  ear  for  their  complaints." 

HYMN  29    C.  M. 

The   Triumph  of  Christ;  or,  Ruin  of  Antichrist.     Isaiah 
lxiii.  4  —  7. 

LIFT  my  banner,"  saith  the  Lord, 
Where" Antichrist  has  stood; 
"  The  city  of  my  gospel  foes 

"Shairbe  a  field  of  blood. 
"My  heart  has  studied  just  revenge, 

"And  now  the  day  appears; 
"  The  day  of  my  redeem'd  is  come, 

"To  wipe  away  their  tears. 
"Quite  weary  is  my  patience  grown 

"  And  bids  my  fury  go : 
"  Swift  as  the  lightning  it  shall  move, 

"And  be  as  fatal  too. 
"I  call  for  helpers,  but  in  vain: 

"  Then  has  my  gospel  none? 
"Well,  my  own"  arm  has  might  enough 

"  To  crush  my  foes  alone. 
"Slaughter,  and  my  devouring  sword, 

"Shall  walk  the  streets  around  ; 
"  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my  stroke, 

"  And  stagger  to  the  ground." 
Thy  honors,  O  victorious  King! 

Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raise, 
While  we  thine  awful  vengeance  sing 

And  our  Deliv'rer  praise. 


I 


,8  HYMNS.  [Book  1. 

HYMN  SO-  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Deliverance  answered. — Isa.  xxvi.  8,20. 

1  TN  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love, 
X  We  wait  the  visit  of  thy  grace! 
Our  soul's  desire  is  to  thy  name, 
And  the  remembrance  of  thy  face. 
a  2  My  thoughts  are  searching,  Lord,  for  thee : 
'Mongst  the  black  shades  of  lonesome  night ; 
My  earnest  cries  salute  the  skies, 
Before  the  dawn  restores  the  light. 
o  3  Look,  how  rebellious  men  deride 

The  tender  patience  of  my  God ; 
i       But  they  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand, 
And  feel  the  scourges  of  thy  rod. 
— 4  Hark  !  the  Eternal  rends  the  sky ; 
A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 
y      A  voice  of  music  to  his  friends, 
o         But  threat'ning  thunder  to  his  foes. 
i   5  Come,  children,  to  your  Father's  arms, 

Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace, 
o      Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown, 

And  my  revenging  fury  cease. 
— 6  My  sword  shall  boast  its  thousands  slain, 
And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings, 
While  heavenly  peace  around  my  flock 
Stretches  its  soft  and  shady  wings. 

Hymn  31,  referred  to  the  1st  Psalm. 

HYMN  33-  C.  M. 

Strength  from  Heaven.  —  Isa.  xl.  27 —  30. 

i   1  TTTHENCEdoourmournfulthoughtsarise* 
VV     And  where's  our  courage  fled? 
Has  restless  sin,  and  raging  hell, 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead? 

2  Have  we  forgot  th'  Almighty  name, 
That  form'd  the  earth  and  sea? 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  1 

— 3  Treasures  of  everlasting  might 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell; 
e      He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak. 

And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

a  4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die, 
And  youthful  vigor  cease ; 


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o      But  we,  that  wait  upon  the  Lord 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 
5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 
And  taste  the  promised  bliss ; 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

Hymns  33,  34,  35,  36,  37,  38,  referred  to  Psalms  67,  73,  84, 
90, 131,  and  134. 

HYMN    39.   C.   M. 
God's  tender  Care  of  his  Church.    Isa.  xlix.  13. 14,  SfC. 

e  1  ~\TOW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise, 
_LM    And  burst  into  a  song ; 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart, 

And  pleasure  tunes  my  tongue. 
— 2  God  on  his  thirsty  Sion-hill 

Some  mercy-drops  has  thrown, 
o      And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  love 

To  shower  salvation  down, 
i    3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears, 

Suspicions,  and  complaints? 
—    Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace 

Grow  weary  of  his  saints ? 
i   4  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 

The  infant  of  her  womb, 
And,  'mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts, 

Her  suckling  have  no  room  ? 
—5  "Yet,"    saith    the  Lord,    "should    nature 

"  And  mothers  monsters  prove,     [change, 
o      "  Sion  still  dwells  upon  the  heart 

"  Of  everlasting  love. 
u  6  "  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 

"  I  have  engrav'd  her  name  ; 
"  My  hands  shall  raise  her  ruin'd  walls, 

"  And  build  her  broken  frame." 

HYMN  40.  L.  M. 

The  Business  and  Blessedness  of  Glorified  Saints.     Rev. 
vii.  13  —  15,  Sfc. 

y  1  "TTTHAT  happy  men,  or  angels,  these, 

V  V  "  That  all  their  robes  are  spotless  white  ? 
"Whence  did  the  glorious  troop  arrive 
"  At  the  pure  realms  of  heavenly  light?" 
a  2  From  tort'iin?  racks,  and  burning  fires, 

And  seas  of  their  own  blood,  they  came  ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  wash'd  their  robes, 
Flowing  from  Christ  the  dying  Lamb. 
13 


290  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

u  3  Now  they  approach  th'  Almighty  throne 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  day; 
Sweet  anthems  to  the  great  Three-One, 
Measure  their  bless 'd  eternity. 

e  4  No  more  shall  hunger  pain  their  souls : 
He  bids  their  parching  thirst  be  gone, 
And  spreads  the  shadow  of  his  wings, 
To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  sun. 

5  The  Lamb  that  fills  the  middle  throne, 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams  : 
There  shall  they  feast  on  his  rich  love, 
And  drink  full  joys,  from  living  streams; 

u  6  Thus  shall  their  mighty  bliss  renew, 

Through  the  vast  round  of  endless  years, 

i       And  the  soft  hand  of  sovereign  grace 

Heal  all  their  wounds,  and  wipe  their  tears. 

HYMN  41-  C.  M. 

The  same;  or,  the  Martyrs  glorified.    Rev.  vii.13,  fyc. 

i   1  "  rpHESE  glorious  minds  how  bright  they 
_L  ' '  Whence  all  their  white  array !  [shine ! 
"  How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
"  Of  everlasting  day  V 

— 2  From  tort'ring  pains  to  endless  joys, 
On  fiery  wheels  they  rode, 
And  strangely  wash'd  their  raiment  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 
Their  warbling  harps,  and  sacred  songs, 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 

u  4  The  unveil 'd  glories  of  his  face 
Among  his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasures  of  his  grace 
See  all  their  wants  supply'd. 

— 5  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  souls, 
And  hunger  flee  as  fast : 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

e  6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 
Where  living  waters  rise  ; 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 


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HYMN  42.    C.  M. 

Divine  Wrath  and  Mercy.  —  Xali.  i.  1  —  3,  &c. 

1     \  DOM!-'  and  tremble,  for  our  God 
J\.  Is  a  consiuninj;  tire:* 
His  jealous  eyes  his  wrath  inflame, 
And  raise  his  vengeance  higher. 
•2  Almighty  vengeanre  !  how  it  burns! 
How  bright  his  fury  glows! 
Vast  magazines  of  plagues  and  storms 
Lie  treasur'd  for  his  foes. 

3  Those  heaps  of  wrath,  by  slow  degrees. 

Are  fore'd  into  a  flame ; 
But  kindled,  oh  !  how  tierce  they  blaze  ! 
And  rend  all  nature's  frame. 

4  At  his  approach  the  mountains  flee, 

And  seek  a  watery  ?rave  ; 
The  frighted  sea  makes  haste  away, 
And  shrinks  up  every  wave. 

5  Through  the  wide  air,  the  weight}-  rocks 

Are  swift  as  lmil-stones  hurl'd  ;' 
Who  dares  engage  his  fiery  rage 
That  shakes  the  solid  world  ! 

6  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  sovereign  grace 

Sits  regent  on  the  throne  ; 
The  refuge  of  thy  chosen  race 
When  wrath  comes  rushing  down. 

7  Thy  hand  shall  on  rebellious  kings 

A  fiery  tempest  pour ; 
While  we,  beneath  thy  sheltering  wings, 
Thy  just  revenge  adore. 

Hymn  43,  referred  to  the  100^  Psalm. 
Hymn  44,  referred  to  the  133d  Psalm. 

HYMN  45.    C.  M. 

The  last  Judgment.     Rev.  xxi.  5  —  8. 

1  OEE  where  the  great  incarnate  God 
O  Fills  a  majestic  throne, 

While  from  the  skies  his  awful  voice 
Bears  the  last  judgment  down. 

2  [<!  I  am  the  first,  and  I  the  last, 

"Through  endless  years  the  same: 
"  I  AM — is  my  memorial  still, 
"  And  my  eternal  name. 

*  Heb.  iii.  29. 


292  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

3  "  Such  favors  as  a  God  can  give, 

"My  royal  grace  bestows  ; 
"Ye  thirsty  souls,  come  taste  the  streams 
"  Where  life  and  pleasure  flows.] 

4  ["  The  saint,  that  triumphs  o'er  his  sins, 

"I'll  own  him  for  a  son ; 
"  The  whole  creation  shall  reward 
"  The  conquests  he  has  won. 

5  "But  bloody  hands,  and  hearts  unclean, 

"  And  all  the  lying  race, 
"  The  faithless  and  the  scoffing  crew, 
"That  spurn  at  offer'd  grace ; 

6  "  They  shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 

"Bound  fast  in  iron  chains, 
"And  headlong  plung'd  into  the  lake 
"  Where  fire  and  darkness  reigns."] 

7  O  may  I  stand  before  the  Lamb, 

When  earth  and  seas  are  fled, 
And  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  name 
With  blessings  on  my  head ! 

8  May  I  with  those  for  ever  dwell 

Who  here  were  my  delight, 
While  sinners,  banish'd  down  to  hell, 
No  more  offend  my  sight. 

Hymns  46,  and  47 referred  to  Psalms  3  and  148. 

HYMN  48-    L.  M. 

The  Christian  Race.    Isa.  xl.  28  —  31. 

1     A  WAKE  our  souls,  (away  our  fears, 
_TJl  Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone) 
o      Awake,  and  nm  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

i   2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 
And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 

—    But  they  forget  the  mighty  God 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

u  3  The  mighty  God  whose  matchless  power 
Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

e  4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply, 
a      While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 
a         Shall  melt  away  and  droop,  and  die. 


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e  5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode; 
On  wings  of  love  o'ir  souls  shall  fly 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

HYMN   49.    C.   M. 

The  Works  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb.— Rev.  xv.  3.  , 

1  TTUW  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God, 
XI  Who  would  not  fear  thy  name  ? 
Jesus,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are  ! 

Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ! 

2  He  has  done  more  than  .Moses  did, 

Our  prophet  and  our  king  ; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  souls, 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 

3  In  the  Red  Sea,  by  Moses'  hand, 

The  Egyptian  host  was  drown'd ; 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  sins 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

4  When  through  the  desert  Israel  went, 

With  manna  they  were  fed ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 

And  calls  it  living  bread. 
a  5  Moses  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 

Yet  never  reach'd  the  place ; 
e      But  Christ  shall  bring  bis  followers  home, 

To  see  his  Father's  face. 
y  6  Then  will  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 

And  feel  a  warmer  flame, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song, 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  50.    C.  M. 

The  Song  of  Zacharias,  and  the  Message  of  John  the  Bap- 
tist; or,  Light  and  Saltation  by  Jesus  Christ.  Luke  i. 
6fi,  &x.    John  i.  29,  42. 

1  "Vf  OW  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless'd, 
-L\    Who  makes  his  truth  appear: 
His  mighty  hand  fulfils  his  word, 

And  all  the  oaths  he  sware. 

2  Now  he  bedews  old  David's  root 

With  blessings  from  the  skies ; 
e      He  makes  the  Branch  of  promise  grow, 
The  promis'd  Horn  arise. 

3  [John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face, 


294  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

The  herald,  which  our  Saviour  God 
Sent  to  prepare  his  ways : 

4  He  makes  the  great  salvation  known, 

He  speaks  of  pardon 'd  sins ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love, 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

5  "  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,"  he  cries, 

"  That  takes  our  guilt  away  ; 
"  I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 

"  On  his  baptizing  day.] 
o  6  "Be  every  vale  exalted  high, 

"Sink  every  mountain  low  : 
a      "The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souls 

"  Shall  his  salvation  know. 
e  7  "The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 

"  Shall  join  in  sweet  accord  ; 
"And  all  that's  born  of  man  shall  see 

"  The  glory  of  the  Lord, 
o  8  "  Behold  the  morning  Star  arise, 

"  Ye  that  in  darkness  sit; 
—    "  He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 

"  And  guides  our  doubtful  feet." 

HYMN  SI.    S.  M. 

Preserving  Grace.     Jude  24,25. 

1  npO  God  the  only  wise, 

_L    Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemish'd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face 

With  joys  divinely  great. 
e  4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  his  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 
o  5  To  our  Redeemer,  God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 

And  everlasting  songs. 


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HYMN  53.     L.  M. 

Baptism.    Matt,  xxviii.  19.     Acts  ii.  38. 

1  JffYWAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 

JL    '-Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize;" 
The  nations  have  receiv'd  the  Word 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  Bits  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 
With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
And  sends  his  covenant,  with  the  seals, 
To  bless  the  distant  Christian  lands. 

3  "  Repent,  and  be  baptiz'd,"  he  saith, 
"For  the  remission  of  your  sins;" 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 
As  water  makes  the  body  clean ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends" like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee, 
And  seal  our  cov'nant  with  the  Lord ; 
O  may  the  great  Eternal  Three 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record ! 

HYMN  53     L.  M. 

The  Holy  Scriptures.    Heh.  i.  1.  2  Tim.  iii.  15,  16.  Psalm 
cxlvii.  19,  20. 

1  /~1  OD,  who  in  various  methods,  told 
\JT  His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son,  with  truth  and  grace, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

e  2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  Word, 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record; 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven, 
Is,  by  the  sweet  conveyance,  given. 

a  3  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  express'd, 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless'd; 
The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof,  and  comfort  too. 

— 4  Ye  people  all,  who  read  his  love 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 
(He  hath  not  sent  his  sacred  Word 

o      To  every  land,)  praise  ye  the  Lord. 


296  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

HYMN  54.    L.  M. 

Electing  Grace;  or,  Saints  beloved  in  Christ.^ 
Eph.  i.  3,  &.c. 

1  TESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name; 
«l    Thy  God  and  ours  are  both  the  same ; 
What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne, 
Flew  down  to  sinners  through  his  Son ! 

2  "Christ  be  my  first  elect,"  he  said, 
Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  head, 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth, 

Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 

To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin ; 
Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 
"Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed." 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons, 

Born  by  degrees  but  chose  at  once : 
A  newregenerated  race, 
To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace. 
e  5  With  Christ,  our  Lord,  we  share  our  part, 
In  the  affections  of  his  heart; 
Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  remov'd, 
Till  he  forgets  his  First  Belov'd. 

HYMN  55    C  M. 

HezekiaK's  Song;  or,  Sickness  and  Recovery. 
Isa.  xxxviii.  9,  &c. 

1  TIT  HEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress, 

VV     Our  God  deserves  a  song; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he,  who  holds  the  keys  of  death, 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  t'  abuse 

Our  minds  with  slavish  fears: 
"Our  days  are  past,  and  we  shall  lose 
"The  remnant  of  our  years." 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  voice, 

Or,  like  a  dove,  we  mourn 
With  bitterness,  instead  of  joys, 
Afflicted  and  forlorn. 

5  Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word, 

And  no  disease  withstands ; 


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Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 

And  fly  at  his  commands. 
6  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore ; 
He  casts  our  sins  behind  his  back, 

And  they  are  found  no  more. 

HYMN  36     C.  M. 

The  Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb;  or,   Babylon  falling. 
Rev.  iv.  3,  xvi.  19,  and  ivii.  6. 

1  TX7"E  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love, 

V  V    We  sound  thy  dreadful  name ; 
The  christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

2  Great  God,  how  wondrous  are  thy  works 

Of  vengeance  and  of   grace ! 
Thou  King  of  saints,  almighty  Lord, 
How  just  and  true  thy  ways ! 

3  Who  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 

Or  worship  at  thy  throne! 
Thy  judgments  speak  thy  holiness 
Through  all  the  nations  known. 

4  Great  Babylon  that  rules  the  earth, 

Drunk  with  the  martyrs'  blood, 
Her  crimes  shall  speedily  awake 

The  fury  of  our  God. 
t   5  The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix'd, 

And  she  must  drink  the  dregs : 
Strong  is  the  Lord,  her  sovereign  Judge, 

And  shall  fulfil  the  plagues. 

HYMN  57     C.  M. 

Original  Sin;  or,  the  First  and  second  Adam.    Rom.  v.  12, 

fee    Fkral.  IL  5.    Job.  xiv,  4. 
a  1  "DACKWARD,  with  humble   shame   we 
_D  On  our  original ;  [look 

u      How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  broke 

In  our  first  father's  fall ! 
i  2  To  all  that's  good,  averse  and  blind, 
But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind  ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 
u  3  [Conceiv'd  in  sin,  (Oh  wretched  state !) 
Before  we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and  death. 

13* 


298  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

4  How  strong,  in  our  degen'rate  blood, 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins!] 

5  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  l 

6  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean, 

Can  pure  productions  bring  1 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring'?] 

—7  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 
Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

e  8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first ; 
o      Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  power, 

That  new  creates  our  dust ! 

HYMN  58-     L.  M. 

The  Devil  vanquished;  or,  Michael's  War  with  the  Dragon. 
Rev.    xii.  7. 

1  X  ET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 

I  j  The  wars  of  heaven ,  when  Michael  stood 
Chief  general  of  th'  eternal  King, 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our  God. 

2  Against  the  dragon  and  his  host 

The  armies  of  the  Lord  prevail ; 
In  vain  they  rage,  in  vain  they  boast, 
Their  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  fail. 

3  Down  to  the  earth  was  Satan  thrown, 

Down  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell : 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triumph  blown, 
And  shook  the  dreadful  deeps  of  hell. 

4  Now  is  the  hour  of  darkness  past 

Christ  has  assum'd  his  reigning  power  ;^ 
Behold  the  great  accuser  cast 

Down  from  the  skies,  to  rise  no  more ! 

5  'Twas  by  thy  blood,  immortal  Lamb, 

Thine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down : 

Twas  by  thy  word,  and  powerful  name, 

They  gain'd  the  battle  and  renown. 


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6  Rejoice,  ye  heavens!  let  every  star 

Shine  with  new  glories  round  the  sky ; 
Saints,  while  ye  sing  the  heav'nly  war, 
Raise  your  Deliv'rer's  name  on  high. 

HYMN  59.    L.  M. 

Babylon  Fallen.  — Rev.  xviii.  20,  21. 

1  TN  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone 
JL  Lies,  a  lair  type  of  Babylon: 

i       "  Prophets  rejoice,  and  all  ye  samts, 

"God  shall  avenge  your  lon^  complaints." 

2  He  said,  and  dreadful,  as  he  stood, 
e      He  sunk  the  millstone  in  the  flood; 

0  "Thus  terrible  shall  Bab«l  fall, 

a      "Thus,  and  no  more  be  .ov.nd  at  all." 

HYMN   60-    L.  M. 

The  Virgin  Mary's  Song;  or,  the  promised  Messiah  born. 
Luke  i.  4G,   Sfc. 

1  f^UR  souls  shall  magnify  the  Lord; 
\J  In  God,  the  Saviour,  we  rejoice; 
"While  we  repeat  the  virgin's  song, 

May  the  same  spirit  tune  our  voice. 

2  [The  Highest  saw  her  low  estate, 

And  mighty  things  his  hand  hath  done ; 
His  overshadowing  power  and  grace 
Makes  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. 

3  Let  ev'ry  nation  call  her  bless'd, 

And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame  ; 
But  God  alone  must  be  adord ; 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name.] 

4  To  those  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord 

His  mercy  stands  for  ever  sure ; 

From  age  to  age  his  promise  lives, 

And  the  performance  is  secure. 

5  He  spake  to  Abra'm  and  his  Seed, 

"In  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  bless'd;" 
The  mem'ry  of  that  ancient  word 
Lay  long  in  his  eternal  breast. 

e  6  But  now  no  more  shall  Israel  wait, 
No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn  ; 

a      Lo,  the  Desire  of  nations  comes; 

Behold  the  promis'd  Seed  is  born ! 


300  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

HYMN  61-  L.  M. 

Christ  our  High  Priest  and  King;   and  Christ  coming  to 
Judgment.    Rev.    i.    5  —  7. 

1  ~\TOW  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us  know 
1\    The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 
o         And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

o  'Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sins, 

And  wasli'd  us  in  his  richest  blood ; 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 
o  3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confess'd, 
And  every  tongue  his  glories  sing. 
a  4  Heboid,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move ; 
i       Though  with  our  sins  we  pierc'd  him  once, 
o         Now  he  displays  his  pard'ning  love. 

a  5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 
e         While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day; 
Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  long  delay. 

HYMN  ©g.  C.  M. 

Christ  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  worshipped  by  all  the  Cre 
ation.    Rev.    v.    11  —  13. 

1  flOME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
\J  With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 
o  2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  crv, 

"To  be  exalted  thus;" 
—    "  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 

"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 
e  3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 
o  4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
o      Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 

And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 
u  5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  301 

Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  63-     L.  M. 

Christ's  Humiliation  and  Exaltation.     Rev.     V.  12. 

i       1  TT7"HAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
V V     To  thee  O  Lord ,  our  God ,  the  Lamb ; 

When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ! 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain,     [died, 
The  Prince  of  Peace,  that  groan'cl,  and 
o      Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

— 3  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due, 

a  Who  stood  condemn'd  at  Pilate's  bar ; 

—  Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

a         Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  there 

— 1  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
a         Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss ; 
o      To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 

—  Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

o  5  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid, 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

e  6  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  : 

«      Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say — Amen. 

HYMN  04.     S.  M. 

Adoption.     1  John  iii.  1.  &x.    Gal.    iv.    6. 

1  OEHOLD,  what  wondrous  grace 
_D  The  Father  has  bestow'd 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  ! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing 

That  we  should  be  unknown  ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 


302  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love, 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne ; 
My  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

HYMN  65-     L.  M. 

The  Kingdoms  of  the  World  become  the  Kingdoms  of  the 
Lord;  or,  the  Day  of  Judgment.    Rev.  xi.  15. 

1  T  ET  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  high, 
JLi  Let  shouts  be  heard  through  all  the  sky '. 

Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  accord, 

Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 
u  2  Almighty  God,  thy  power  assume, 

Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come  ; 

Jesus,  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 

For  ever  live,  for  ever  reign ! 
— 3  The  angry  nations  fret  and  roar, 

That  they  can  slay  the  saints  no  more ; 
e      On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God, 

To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood. 
u  4  Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear ; 

Now  the  decisive  sentence  hear ; 
e      Now  the  dear  martyrs  of  the  Lord 

Receive  an  infinite  reward. 

HYMN  06.    L.  M. 

Christ  the  King  at  his  Table. 
Solomon's  Songi.  2  —  5,  12,  13,  17. 

1  T  ET  him  embrace  my  soul  and  prove 
-Li  My  int'rest  in  his  heavenly  love ; 
The  voice  that  tells  me,  'Thou  art  mine,' 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  vine. 

2  On  thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came, 
And  spread  the  savor  of  thy  name  ; 
That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  grace 
Draws  virgin  souls  to  meet  thy  face. 

i  3  Jesus,  allure  me  by  thy  charms, 
My  soul  shall  fly  into  thine  arms ! 


[Book  I.  HYMNS.  303 

Our  wandering  feet  thy  favors  bring 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 
— 1  [Wonder  and  pleasure  tune  our  voice, 
To  speak  thy  praises  and  our  joys ; 
Our  mem'ry  keeps  this  love  of  thine, 
Beyond  the  taste  of  richest  wine.] 

5  Though  in  ourselves  deform' d  we  are, 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appear  ; 
Yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on, 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

6  [While  at  his  table  sits  the  King, 
He  loves  to  see  us  smile  and  sing : 
Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume, 

And  breathe,  like  spikenard, round  the  room."] 

7  As  myrrh,  new  bleeding  from  the  tree, 
Such  is  a  dying  Christ  to  me : 

And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  guest, 
My  bosom,  Lord,  shall  be  thy  rest. 

8  [No  beams  of  cedar  or  of  fir, 

Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare  ; 
And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats  above.] 

HYMN  67.    L.  M. 

Seeking  the  Pastures  of  Christ,  the  Shepherd. 
Solomon's  Song  i.  7. 
1  rr^HOU  whom  my  soul  admires  above 
JL    All  earthly  joy  and  earthly  love, 
i       Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know 

Where  do  thy  sweetest  pastures  grow  ! 
a  2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock! 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep, 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 
3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown  ! 
o      My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 

Would  never  seek  another  love. 
e  4  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see  ; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be  ; 
A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares, 
Bought  with  thy  wounds,  and  groans,and  tears. 
i   5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 
And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood  ; 
o      Here,  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 
Till  my  Beloved  leads  me  home.] 


304  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

HYMN  68.     L.  M. 

The  Banquet  of  Love.  —  Solomon's  Song  ii.  1. 

1  TOEHOLD  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here, 

_D  The  Lily  which  the  valleys  bear; 
Behold  the  Tree  of  Life,  that  gives 
Refreshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 

2  Among  the  thorns  so  lilies  shine  ; 
Among  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine; 
So  in  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  proves, 
Amidst  a  thousand  meaner  loves. 

3  Beneath  his  cooling  shade  I  sit, 

To  shield  me  from  the  burning  heat ; 
Of  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  feast, 
To  feed  my  eyes,  and  please  my  taste. 

4  [Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  place 
Where  stands  the  banquet  of  his  grace, 
He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  he  spread. 

5  With  living  bread,  and  gen'rous  wine, 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine; 
And  op'ning  his  own  heart  to  me, 

He  shows  his  thoughts  how  kind  they  be.] 

6  O  never  let  my  Lord  depart ; 

Lie  down  and  rest  upon  my  heart; 
I  charge  my  sins  not  once  to  move, 
Nor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  love. 

HYMN  ©0.     L.  M. 

Christ  appearing  to  his  Church  and  seeking  her  Company. 
Solomon's  Song  ii.  8  —  13. 

1   rpHE  voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds 
X    Over  the  rocks  and  rising  grounds ; 
O'er  hills  of  guilt,  and  seas  of  grief, 
He  leaps,  he  flies,  to  my  relief. 
i   2  Now,  through  the  veil  of  flesh,  I  see, 
With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me  : 

—  Now,  in  the  gospel's  clearest  glass, 
He  shows  the  beauty  of  his  face. 

y  3  Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along, 

Both  with  his  beauties  and  his  tongue; 

e      "Rise,"  saith  my  Lord,  "  make  haste  away, 
"  No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy  stay. 

y  4  "  The  Jewish  wintry  state  is  gone, 

"The  mists  are  fled,"  the  spring  comes  on, 

—  "The  sacred  turtle-dove  we  hear 

q      "  Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 


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—5  "  TV  immortal  Vine  of  heavenly  root, 

"Blossoms  and  buds,  and  gives  her  fruit." 
i       Lo,  we  are  come  to  taste  the  wine: 
o      Our  souls  rejoice  and  bless  the  Vine. 

— 6  And  when  we  hear  our  Jesus  say, 
o      "  Rise  up  my  love  and  haste  away ;" 
Our  hearts  would  fain  outfly  the  wind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  love  behind. 

HYMN  70.    L.  M. 

Christ  inviting,  and  the  Church  answering  the  invitation. 
Solomon's  Song  ii.  1-1,  16,  17. 

1  [TT  ARK  !  the  Redeemer,  from  on  high, 

XX  Sweetly  invites  his  fav'rites  nigh: 
From  caves  of  darkness  and  of  doubt, 
He  gently  speaks  and  calls  us  out. 

2  "My  dove,  who  hidest  in  the  rock, 
"Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke; 
"Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 
"And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear. 

3  "Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet; 
"My  graces  in  thy  count'nance  meet; 

"  Though  the  vain  world  thy  face  despise, 
"'Tis  bright  and  comely  in  "mine  eyes." 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thine  invitation  gives  ; 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  shall  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer  and  of  praise.] 

5  I  am  my  love's,  and  he  .is  mine, 

Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  passions  join  ; 

Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word, 

Nor  thought,  arise  to  grieve  my  Lord. 

6  My  soul  to  pastures  fair  he  leads, 
Among  the  lilies  wThere  he  feeds ; 
Among  the  saints,  (whose  robes  are  white, 
Wash'd  in  his  blood,)  is  his  delight. 

7  Till  the  day  break  and  shadows  flee, 
Till  the  sweet  dawning  light  I  see, 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn, 
Nor  let  my  soul  in  darkness  mourn. 

8  Be  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 
Leap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  sin; 
Nor  guilt,  nor  unbelief,  divide 

My  Love,  my  Saviour,  from  my  side. 


306  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

HYMN    71.    L.  M. 

Christ  found  in  the  street.,  and  brought  to  the  Church. 
Solomon's  Song  iii.  1  —  5. 

1  /^vFTEN  I  seek  my  Lord  by  night, 
v_7  Jesus,  my  love,  my  soul's  delight: 
With  warm  desire  and  restless  thought, 
I  seek  him  oft,  but  find  him  not. 

2  Then  I  arise,  and  search  the  street, 
Till  I  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  meet; 
I  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 
"Where  did  you  see  my  soul's  delight1?" 

3  Sometimes  I  find  him  in  my  way, 
Directed  by  a  heavenly  ray  ; 

I  leap  for  joy  to  see  his  face, 
And  hold  him  fast  in  my  embrace. 

4  [I  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home ; 
Nor  does  my  Lord  refuse  to  come 
To  Sion's  sacred  chambers,  where 
My  soul  first  drew  the  vital  air. 

5  He  gives  me  there  his  bleeding  heart, 
Pierc'd  for  my  sake  with  deadly  smart; 
I  give  my  soul  to  him,  and  there 

Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  share.] 

6  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys, 
Approach  not  to  disturb  my  joys ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  come  near  my  heart, 
Nor  cause  my  Saviour  to  depart. 

HYMN  72.    L.  M. 

The  Coronation  of  Christ,  and  Espousals  of  the  Church. 
Solomon's  Son?  iii.    11. 

1  T^  \UGHTERS  of  Sion,  come,  behold 
\J  The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church,  with  joys  unknown, 
Plac'd  on  the  head  of  Solomon. 
o  2  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 

Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring; 
Accept  the  well  deserv'd  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

y  3  Let  every  act  of  worship  be, 

Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee: 
Like  the  dear  hour  when  from  above 
We  first  receiv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 

e  4  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day ! 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay ; 


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Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

— 5  Each  following  minute,  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 

0  Till  we  are  rais'd  to  sing  thy  name, 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

e  6  O  that  the  months  would  roll  away 
And  bring  that  coronation  day! 

u      The  King  of  (irace  shall  fill  the  throne, 
With  all  his  Father's  glories  on. 

HYMN  73-    L.  M. 

The  Chtirch's  Beauty  in  the  eyes  of  Christ. 
Solomon's  Song  iv.     1,  10,  11,  7,  8,  9. 

1  T7~IND  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
j\_  Affection  sounds  in  every  word: 
"Lo,  thou  art  fair,  my  love,"  he  cries, 
"Not  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eyes. 

2  ["  Sweet  are  thy  lips ;  thy  pleasing  voice 
"Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys: 
"No  spice  so  much  delights  the  smell, 
"Nor  milk  nor  honey,  tastes  so  well.] 

3  "  Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me  ; 
"  I  will  behold  no  spot  in  thee ;" 
What  mighty  wonders  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms ! 

4  Defil'd  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 

He  makes  us  white,  and  calls  us  fair, 
Adorns  us  with  that  heavenly  dress, 
His  graces  and  his  righteousness. 

5  "My  sister,  and  my  spouse,"  he  cries, 
"Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  ties, 

"  Thy  powerful  love  my  heart  detains 
"  In  strong  delight,  and  pleasing  chains."' 

6  He  calls  me  from  the  leopard's  den, 
From  this  wide  world  of  beasts  and  men 
To  Zion,  where  his  glories  are; 

Not  Lebanon  is  half  so  fair. 

7  Nor  dens  of  prey,  nor  flowery  plains, 
Nor  earthly  joys,  or  earthly  pains, 
Shall  hold  my  feet,  or  force  my  stay, 
When  Christ  invites  my  soul'away. 


308  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

HYMN  74-    L.  M. 

The  Church  the  Qarden  of  Christ. 
Solomon's  Song  iv.  12,  13,  15,  and  v.  1. 

y  1  "TT7"E  are  a  garden  wall'd  around, 

VV    Chosen  and  made  peculiar  ground ; 
A  little  spot,  enclos'd  by  grace, 
Out  of  the  world's  wild  wilderness. 

— 2  Like  trees  of  myrrh  and  spice  we  stand, 
Planted  by  God',  the  Father's  hand ; 
And  all  his  springs  in  Sion  flow, 
To  make  the  young  plantation  grow. 

o  3  Awake,0  heavenly  Wind,  and  come, 
Blow  on  this  garden  of  perfume ; 
Spirit  divine,  descend  and  breathe 
A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath. 

— i  Make  our  best  spices  flow  abroad, 
To  entertain  our  Saviour  God : 
And  faith,  and  love,  and  joy  appear, 
And  every  grace  be  active  here. 

5  [Let  my  Beloved  come  and  taste 
His  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast : 
"I  come,  my  spouse,  I  come,"  he  cries, 
With  love  and  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

6  Our  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 

Well  pleased  to  smell  our  poor  perfumes, 
And  calls  us  to  a  feast  divine, 
Sweeter  than  honey,  milk,  or  wine. 

7  "Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  my  friends, 

"  The  blessings  that  my  Father  sends ; 
"Your  taste  shall  all  my  dainties  prove, 
"And  drink  abundance  of  my  love." 

e  8  Jesus,  we  will  frequent  thy  board, 
And  sing  the  bounties  of  onr  Lord ; 

a      But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live, 

Demands  more  praise  than  we  can  give.] 

HYMN  75.    L.  M. 

The  description  of  Christ  the  Beloved. 
Solomon's  Song   v.  9—25,  14  —  16. 

1  npHF,  wond'rinjr  world  inquires  to  know 
JL    Why  T  should  love  my  Jesus  so ; 

"  What  are  his  charms,"  say  they,  "  above 
"The  objects  of  a  mortal  love]" 

2  Yes,  my  Beloved  to  my  sight, 

Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white  ; 


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All  human  beauties,  all  divine, 
In  my  Beloved  meet  and  shine. 

3  White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free; 
Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  tor  me; 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  iairs  : 

A  sim  among;  ten  thousand  stars. 

4  [His  head  the  finest  gold  excels ; 
There  wisdom  in  perfection  dwells; 
And  glory,  like  a  crown,  adorns 
Those  temples  once  beset  with  thorns. 

i    5  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  found, 
Near  to  the  signals  of  his  wound  ; 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 
The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.] 

— 6  [His  hands  are  fairer  to  behold 

Than  diamonds  set  in  rings  of  gold  ; 
Those  heavenly  hands,  that  on  the  tree 
Were  nail'd,  and  torn,  and  bled  for  me. 

u  7  Though  once  he  bow'd  his  feeble  knees, 
Loaded  with  sins  and  agonies, 
Now  on  the  throne  of  his  command, 
His  legs,  like  marble  pillars,  stand.] 
"His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love, 
^he  eagle  temper'd  with  the  dove  , 
No  more  shall  trickling  sorrows  roll 
Through  those  dear  windows  of  his  soul. 

9  His  mouth,  that  pour'd  out  long  complaints, 
Now  smiles,  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints ; 
His  countenance  more  graceful  is 
Than  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees. 

10  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord , 
Must  be  belov'd  and  yet  ador'd  ; 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too ! 

HYMN  76-    L.  M. 

Christ  dwells  in  Heaven,  but  visits  on  Earth. 
Solomon's  Song  vi.  1  —  3,  12. 

1  "TTTHEX  strangers  stand  and  hear  me  tell 
\  V     What  beauties  in  my  Saviour  dwell ; 

Where  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  Beloved  keeps  his  throne 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
But  he  descends  and  shows  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace. 


Tl 


310  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

3  [In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand, 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand  ; 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds, 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heads. 

4  He  has  engross'd  my  warmest  love  ; 
No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move : 
I  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart, 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part.] 

5  [He  takes  my  soul  ere  I'm  aware, 
And  shows  me  where  his  glories  are  : 
No  chariot  of  Amminadib 

The  heavenly  rapture  can  describe. 
e  6  O  may  my  spirit  daily  rise, 

On  wings  of  faith,  above  the  skies, 
a      Till  death  shall  make  my  last  remove, 

To  dwell  for  ever  with  my  love.] 
HYMN  77-  L.  M. 

The  Love  of  Christ  to  the  Church,  in  his  Language  to  her 
and  Provision  for  her. 
Solomon's  Son<:  vii.  5  6,  9,  12,  13. 
1  "TVTOW,  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace 
_LM   Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says, 
i       "  How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight,  * 

"  My  love,  how  pleasant  for  delight." 
— 2  Kind  is  thy  language,  sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word : 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows  svveeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 
e  3  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep, 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
And  make  our  cold  affections  flame. 
4  These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below  ; 
Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love  : 
But  keeps  his  noblest  feast  above. 
o  5  In  Paradise,  within  the  gates, 
A  higher  entertainment  waits  ; 
Fruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  store, 
Where  we  shall  feed,  but  thirst  no  more ! 
HYMN  78.  L.  M. 

The  Strength  of  Christ's  Love,  and  the  Soul's  Jealousy  of 
her  own.  —  Solomon's  Song  viii.  5  —  7,  13, 14. 

1  ["TT7~HO  is  this  fair  one  in  distress, 
VV    That  travels  from  the  wilderness, 
And  press'd  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans  1 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  31J 

2  This  is  the  spou.se  of  Christ  our  God, 
Bought  with  the  treasure  of  his  blood  ; 
And  her  reque.-t,  and  her  complaint, 
Is  but  the  voice  of  every  saint.] 

3  "  O  let  my  name  engraven  stand. 

"  Both  on" thy  heart  and  on  thy  hand  ; 
"Seal  me  upon  thine  arm,  and  wear 
"  That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

4  "  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 

'*  'Which  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown  , 
"  And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  combine 
"  To  quench  a  lire  so  much  divine. 

5  "  But  I  arn  jealous  of  my  heart, 

"  Lest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart ; 
"  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  irnpress'd, 
"  As  a  fair  signet  on  my  breast. 

6  "  Till  thou  hast  brought  me  to  thy  home, 
w  Where  fears  and  doubts  can  never  come, 
"  Thy  count'nance  let  me  often  see, 

"  And  often  thou  shalt  hear  from  me. 
e  7  "Come,  my  Beloved,  haste  away, 

"  Cut  short  the  hours  of  thy  delay  ; 
u      "  Fly  like  a  youthful  hart  or  roe 

"  Over  the  hills  where  spices  grow." 

HYMN  79    L.  M. 

A  Morning  Hymn.  —  Ps.  xix.  5,  8,  and  lxxiii.  24,25. 

1  /"I  OD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
VJT  The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And,  like  a  giant,  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies. 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 

The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And  without  weariness  or  rest. 
Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines. 
e  3  O,  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will, 
March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 
a  4  [But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God,  rny  sun,  should  disappear, 
And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wide  maze, 
To  follow  every  wandering  star.] 
— 5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 
Enlight'ning  our  beclouded  eyes ; 


312  HYMNS.  TBooe  I. 

Thy  threat 'nings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  Gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 
6  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss  ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopss  beside 
Are  faint  and  cold  compar'd  with  this. 

HYMN  80-  L.  M. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 
Ps.  iv.  8,  and  iii.  5, 6,  and  cxliii.  8. 

1  rpHUS  far,  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
JL    Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days, 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace, 
a  2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  ; 
—    But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep : 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  : 
While  well  appointed  angeis  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 

Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things  ; 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart  ! 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 

The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart, 
a  6  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
o      And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb 

With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.] 

HYMN  81.  L.  M. 

A  Song  for  Morning  or  Evening. 
Lam.  iii.  23.     Isa.  xiv.  7. 

1  "II /T  Y  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 
JLVJL  Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 

Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread 'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  313 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days : 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

HYMN  82-  L.  M. 

God  far  above  all  Creatures;  or,  Man  Vain  and  Mortal* 
Job.  iv.  17  —  21. 

a  1  QHALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 

O  Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  1 
o      Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 

More  holy,  wise,  or  just  than  he  1 
— 2  Behold  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 

Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne  ; 

Their  natures,  when  compar'd  with  his, 

Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 
a  3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 

Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay  ! 

Touch'd  by  the  linger  of  thy  wrath, 

We  faint  and  perish  like  the  moth. 
4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 

We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight ; 

Buried  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 

Like  a  forgotten  vanity, 
u  5  Almighty  Power,  to  thee  we  bow  ; 

How  frail  are  we !  how  glorious  thou  ! 

No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 

With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

HYMN  83-     C.  M. 

Afflictions  and  Death  under  Providence,     Job  v.  6  —  ■  - 

1  "VTOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
_L\    Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance  : 
u      Yet  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes, 

A  sad  inheritance ! 
— 2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upwards  borne ; 
u      So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

— 3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause. 
And  trust  his  promis'd  grace; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well  known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

e  4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 
Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 
14 


314  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 
Than  what  my  Father  please. 

HYMN  84-     L.  M. 

Salvation,  Righteousness,  and  Strength  in  Christ.    Isa.  XIV. 
21  —  25. 

a  1   TEHOVAH  speaks,  let  Israel  hear, 
J    Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear, 
While  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  sovereign  honors  and  his  names : 

— 2  "  I  am  the  Last,  and  I  the  First, 

"  The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  just ; 
"  There's  none  beside  pretends  to  show 
"  Such  justice  and  salvation  too. 
3  "  Ye,  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell, 
"  Just  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 
"Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands ; 
"Light,  life,  and  heaven  are  in  my  hands. 

u  4  "I  by  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 
"  Nor  shall  the  word  in  vain  return ; 
"  To  me  shall  all  things  bend  the  knee, 
"And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me.] 

5  "  In  me  alone  shall  men  confess 

"Lies  all  their  strength  and  righteousness: 
a      "But  such  as  dare  despise  my  name, 
"I'll  clothe  them  with  eternal  shame. 

6  "In  me,  the  Lord,  shall  all  the  seed 
"  Of  Israel,  from  their  sins  be  freed ; 
"And  by  their  shining  graces  prove 

"  Their  interest  in  my  pard'ning  love." 

HYMN  85-    S.  M.     The  Same. 
1  fTMIE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
X    His  Godhead  from  his  throne : 
"Mercy  and  Justice  are  the  names 
"  By  which  I  will  be  known. 
e  2  "Ye  dying  souls,  that  sit 

"  In  darkness  and  distress, 
"  Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
"To  my  recov'ring  grace." 
—3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound : 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own, 
"Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
"In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone." 
4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust, 

And  see  their  guilt  forgiven ; 


Book  L]  HYMNS.  3U 

0  God  will  pronunce  the  sinners  just, 

And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

HYMN  86-     C.  M. 

God,  Holy,  Just,  and  Sovereign.  —  Job  ix.  2  —  20. 

1  TTlAV  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
JLX  Be  pure  before  their  God  ] 

If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 

I'll  make  no  "more  pretence  ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise; 

^Yhat  vain  presumers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise, 
Or  'tempt  the  unequal  war  ? 

4  [Mountains,  by  his  almighty  wrath, 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn ; 
He  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north, 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

5  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise  ; 

Th'  obedient  sun  forbears  ! 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skies, 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

6  He  walks  upon  the  raging  sea ; 

Flies  on  the  stormy  wind  ; 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way, 
Or  his  dark  footsteps  find.] 

HYMN  87-     L.  M. 

Qod  dwells  icith  the  Humble  and  Penitent. 
Isa.  lvii.  15,  16. 

1  rpHUS  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 
u       JL    ';  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne ; 

"  My  name  is  God  ;  I  dwell  on  high ; 

"  Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 
— 2  "But  I  descend  to  worlds  below; 

"On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too; 
i       "  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 

"  Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

— 3  "  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive, 
"I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live; 
"Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
"And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind- 


316  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

i  4  "  [When  I  contend  against  their  sin, 

"  I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been ; 
a      "  But  should  my  wrath  for  ever  smoke, 

"  Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my  stroke." 
e  5  O  may  thy  pard'ning  grace  be  nigh, 

Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die ! 
—    Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 

The  methods  of  thy  chast'ning  love.] 

HYMN  88-    L.  M. 

Zi/c,  the  Day  of  Grace  and  Hope.     Ec.  ix.  4 —  6,  10. 

1  T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 

I  A  The  time  t'  ensure  the  great  reward ; 
And,  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  [Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day.] 

u  3  [The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 

But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 

Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  is  gone, 

Alike  unknowing  and  unknown.] 
a  4  [Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 

Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust : 

They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 

Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.] 
— 5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 

My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
i       Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground, 
a  6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave,  to  which  we  haste; 
a      But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 

Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

HYMN  89-    L.  M. 

Youth  and  Judgment.  —  Eccl.  xi.  9. 

e  1  T7"E  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 

JL    Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongue ; 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire. 
2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design, 
And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine ; 
Enjoy"  the  clay  of  mirth,  but  know 
a      There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  317 

a  3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts, 

His  book  records  your  secret  faults : 

The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 

Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 
4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  through ; 
u      How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 

Or  answer  for  his  injur'd  grace  ] 
—5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 

From  these  alluring  vanities  ; 
o      And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  Word 

Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 

HYMN  90.     C.  M.     The  same. 

1  "1"   O,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise, 
JLi  And  through  all  nature  rove, 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eyes, 

And  taste  the  joys  they  love. 

2  They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desires ; 
a         But  let  the  sinners  know 

The  strict  account  that  God  requires 
Of  all  the  works  the}-  do. 
a  3  The  Judge  prepares  his  throne  on  high  ; 

0  The  frighted  earth  and  seas 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 

And  flee  before  his  face, 
u  4  How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful  day, 
And  stand  the  fiery  test  1 
I'd  give  all  mortal  joys  away 
To  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

HYMN  91.    L.  M. 

Advice  to  youth;  or,  Old  Jige  and  Death  in  an  unconverted 
state.  —  Eccl.xii.i,7.     Is.  lxv.  20. 

1  "\fOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
JL\    Remember  your  Creator,  God  ; 

a      Behold  the  months  come  hastening  on, 

When  you  shall  say  —  "  My  joys  are  gone." 

a  2  Behold  the  aged  sinner  goes, 

Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 

u  3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again  ; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain 
Ascends  to  God  :  not  there  to  dwell, 

a     But  hears  her  doom  and  sinks  to  hell. 


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318  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

a  4  Eternal  King  !  I  fear  thy  name  ; 

Teach  me  to  know  how  trail  I  am ; 
—    And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 

Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

HYMN  9S-     S.  M. 

Christ  the  Wisdom  of  God.  —  Yrov.viiu  1,  22  —  32. 

HALL  Wisdom  cry  aloud, 
And  not  her  speech  be  heard'? 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  Word, 
Deserves  it  no  regard  ! 

2  "  I  was  his  chief  delight, 

"His  everlasting  Son, 
"Before  the  first  of  all  his  works, 
"Creation, was  begun. 

3  ["  Before  the  flying  clouds, 

"Before  the  solid  land, 
"Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods, 
"  I  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 

4  "When  he  adorn 'd  the  skies, 

"And  built  them,  I  was  there, 
"To  order  when  the  sun  should  rise, 
"  And  marshal  every  star. 

5  "  When  he  pour'd  out  the  sea, 

"  And  spread  the  flowing  deep ; 
"I  gave  the  flood  a  firm  decree, 
"  In  its  own  bounds  to  keep. 

6  "Upon  the  empty  air 

"  The  earth  was  balanc'd  well ; 
"With  joy  I  saw  the  mansion,  where 
"The  sons  of  men  should  dwell. 

7  "  My  busy  thoughts  at  first 

"  On  their  salvation  ran, 
"Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Adam's  dust 
"Was  fashion'd  to  a  man. 
e  8  "  Then  come,  receive  my  grace, 
"Ye children,  and  be  wise: 

0  "  Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways ; 

<;Tne  man  that  shuns  them  dies." 

HYMN  93-  L.  M. 

Christ,  or  Wisdom,  obeyed  or  resisted.  —  Prov.  viii.  34 — 36- 

1  rpHUS  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 

JL    "  Bless'd  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word 
"  Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
"'And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 


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e  2  "The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
"  Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain ; 
"Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 
"Life,  and  the  favor  of  the  Lord. 

a  3  "But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me 
"  Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury ; 

a      "  Fools,  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
"Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell." 

HYMN  94-     C.  M. 

Justification  by  Faith,  not   by    Works;   or,  the  Law   con' 
demns,  Qracc  justifies.  —  Roin.  iii.  19  —  22. 

1  T7"  AIX  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
V    On  their  own  works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts,  by  nature,  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 
a  2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 
Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 
— 3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 
To  justify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn, 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 
e  4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace! 
When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

HYMN  95-     C.  M. 

Regeneration.  —  John  i.  13.  and  iii.  3,  &c. 

1  "IVrOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
J-\    Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 

Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  ; 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 

A  new  peculiar  race, 
u  3  The  Spirit, like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh. 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 

And  forms  the  man  afresh, 
e  4  Our  quicken'd  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death ; 
o      On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


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HYMN  96-     C,  M. 

Election  excludes  boasting. —  1  Cor.  i.26  —  31. 

ilIT  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 
But  few  of  noble  race, 
Obtain  the  favor  of  thine  eyes, 
Almighty  King  of  grace. 

2  He  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name 

For  sons  and  heirs  of  God ; 
\nd  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honorable  blood. 

3  He  calls  the  fool,  and  makes  him  know 

The  myst'ries  of  his  grace, 
To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low, 
And  all  its  pride  abase. 

4  Nature  has  all  its  glories  lost, 

When  brought  before  his  throne ; 
No  flesh  shall  in  his  presence  boast 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

HYMN  97-    L.  M. 

Christ  our  Wisdom,  Righteousness,  &c.     1  Cor.  i.  30. 

1  "OURY'D  in  shadows  of  the  night, 
-D  We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light : 

e      Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

u  2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drown'd  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears ; 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 

o      And  sing,  "  The  Lord  our  Righteousness." 

a  3  Our  very  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin, 

—    His  spirit  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

a  4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains  ; 
He  sets  the  pris'ners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

i  5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 

Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  all,  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 
HYMN  98-  S.  M. 

The  same. 

a  1  TTOW  heavy  is  the  night 

XI  That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
—    Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light, 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 


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a  2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven  ; 
But  in  his  righteousness  array 'd, 

We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 
i   3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways. 
—    His  hands,  infected  nature  cure, 

With  sanctifying  grace. 
4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain  ; 
e      He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 

And  breaks  the  cursed  chain, 
i   5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways, 

To  bring  us  near  to  God, 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 

And  thine  atoning  blood. 

HYMN  99-  C.  M. 

Stones  made  the  Children  of  Abraham;  or,  Grace  not  con- 
veyed by  religious  Parents.     Matt.  iii.  9. 

1  TTAIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 

V    Upon  their  birth  and  blood, 
Descended  from  a  pious  race, 
(Their  fathers  now  with  God.) 

2  He  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell, 

Can  take  the  hardest  stones, 
And  fill  the  house  of  Abra'm  well 
With  new  created  sons. 

3  Such  wondrous  power  doth  he  possess, 

Who  form'd  our  mortal  frame, 
Who  call'd  the  world  from  emptiness, 
The  world  obey'd}and  came. 

HYMN  100-     L.  M. 

Believe  and  be  saved.  —  John  iii.  16  —  18. 
1  "VTOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
1 1   Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear ! 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

a  2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  lov'd  the  race  of  men  so  well. 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

—3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
Trust  in  his  might v  name  and  live  ; 
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e      A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

a  4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels,  who  refuse  his  grace  ; 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  despise, 
The  hottest  hell  shall  be  their  place. 

HYMN  101-  L.  M. 

Joy  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinner. 
Luke  xv.  7, 10. 
i  1  "TT7"HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
VV    Through  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  1 
— 2  With  joy,  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  : 
The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 
3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  form'd  anew  ; 
o      And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sjng 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

HYMN  lOS-  L.  M. 

The  Beatitudes.  —  Matt.  v.  3  —  12. 

1  [  OLESS'D  are  the  humble  souls,  that  see 
_D  Their  emptiness  and  poverty: 
o  ]    Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven.] 

t  2  [Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 

—  The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes.] 

i  3  [Bless'd  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war : 

o      God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 

And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great.] 

i  4  [Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness  ; 

o      They  shall  be  well  supply 'd,  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread.] 

i  5  [Bless'd  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 

—  From  Christ  the  "Lord  shall  they  obtain, 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again.] 


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i  6  [Bless'd  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 

From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  ; 
o      With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 

A  God  of  spotless  purity.] 
i   7  [Bless'd  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 

Who  quench  the  coals  or  growing  strife ; 
o      They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 

The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace.] 
— 8  [Bless'd  are  the  suff'rers,  who  partake 

Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
o      Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
u      Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward.] 

HYMN  103.    CM. 

JSTot  ashamed  of  the   Gospel.  — 2  Tim.  i.  12. 

e  1  T'M  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
_L  Or  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

i  2  Jesus,  my  God  !  I  know  his  name  ! 
His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope"  be  lost. 
u  3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 
And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 
o  4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name, 
Before  his  father's  face  ; 
And,  in  the  new  Jerusalem, 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

HYMN  104-     C.  M. 

A  state  of  Nature  and  of  Grace.     1  Cor.  vi.  10.  11. 

1  "\TOT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
J_\l    The  wanton  or  the  proud, 
Nor  thieves,  nor  sland'rers,  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 
y  2  Surprising  grace  !  and  such  were  we 
By  nature  and  by  sin  ; 
Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 
Unholy  and  unclean. 
e  3  But  wre  are  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 
We're  pardon 'd  through  his  name ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Hath  sanctify 'd  our  frame. 


324  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

— 4  O  for  a  persevering  power 

To  keep  thy  just  commands  ! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more, 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 

HYMN  105-     C.  M. 

Heaven  invisible  and  holy.    1  Cor.  ii.  9,  10.     Rev.  xxi.  27 

'OR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 


*N 


Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

e  2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

y  3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 
And  all  the  region  peace; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

— 4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 
Pollution,  sin,  and  shame; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there, 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

e  5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life ; 

There  all  their  names  are  found : 
a      The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 

To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

HYMN   106-     S.  M. 

Dead  to  sin  by  the  Cross  of  Christ.  —  Rom.  vi.  1,  2,  6. 

i  1  OHALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 

O  Because  thy  grace  abounds  ? 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds'? 

— 2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God! 
Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucify 'd, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

o  3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  hath  made  us  free , 
Hath  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his1  cross 
And  bought  our  liberty. 


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HYMN   107.    L.  M. 

The  Fall  and  Recovery  of  Man;  or,  Christ  and  Satan  at 
enmity. — Gen.  iii.  1,  15.  17,  Gal.  iv.  4.  Col.  ii.  15. 

1  pvECEIV'D  by  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
±J  Adam,  our  head,  our  Father,  fell, 
When  Satan,  in  the  serpent  hid, 
Propos'd  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 

a  2  Death  was  the  threatening ;  death  began 
To  take  possession  of  the  man : 
His  unborn  race  receiv'd  the  wound, 
And  heavy  curses  smote  the  ground. 

— 3  But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward ; 

Thus  saith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 
o      "  Let  everlasting  hatred  be 

"  Betwixt  the  woman's  seed  and  thee. 

4  "The  woman's  seed  shall  be  my  Son, 
"  He  shall  destroy  what  thou  hast  done; 
"Shall  break  thy  head,  and  only  feel 
"Thy  malice  raging  at  his  heel"." 

— 5  [He  spake,  and  bid  four  thousand  years 

Roll  on;  at  length  his  son  appears; 
y      Angels,  with  joy,  descend  to  earth, 

—  And  sing  the  young  Redeemer's  birth. 

u  6  Lo,  by  the  sons  of  hell  he  dies! 

—  But  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  skies, 
e      He  gave  their  prince  a  fatal  blow, 

e      And  triumph'd  o'er  the  powers  below.] 

HYMN  108-     S.  M. 

Christ  unseen  and  beloved. —  1  Pet.  i.  8. 

1  1VT0T  with  our  mortal  eyes 
1\    Have  we  beheld  the  Lord, 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 

And  love  him  in  his  Word. 

2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 

Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 


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HYMN  109-    L.  M. 

The  value  of  Christ  and  his  Righteousness. 
Phil.  iii.  7  —  9. 

1  "lVTO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
1\    Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done ; 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss  ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  lord  has  done. 

HYMN  HO.    C.  M. 

Death  and  immediate  Glory.  —  2  Cor.  v.  1,  5,  8. 

o  1  rpHERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

X    Eternal,  and  on  high ; 
a      And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

i   2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolv'd  and  fall ; 
y      Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

— 3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 
That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 
Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 
a      But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

— 5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see  ; 
e      We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 

And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 


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HYMN   HI.  C.  M. 

Salvation  by  Grace. — Titus  iii.  3,  7. 

a  1  [T  ORD,  we  confess  our  nunrrous  faults, 
1  A  How  great  our  guilt  has  been; 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 
e  2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 
For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dang'rous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame.] 
— 3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 
"Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
e      But  we  are  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace, 

Abounding  through  his  Son.] 
—4  "Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 
That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 
u  5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 
"Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 
e  6  Rais'd  from. the  dead,  we  live  anew; 

And,  justify 'd  by  grace, 
y      We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

HYMN   US-    C.  M. 

The  Brazen  Serpent  ;  or,  Looking  to  Jesus. 
John    iii.  14  —  16. 

1  QO  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
IO  The  brazen  serpent  high; 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease, 

The  camp  forbore  to  die. 

2  "Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour, 

"And  live,"  the  prophet  cries  ; 
i       But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure, 

When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 
— 3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns ; 
Here  sinners,  by  th'  old  serpent  stung, 

Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 
u  4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives; 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 

Th'  expiring  Gentile  lives. 


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HYMN  113.   C.  M. 

Abraham's  Blessing  on  the  Gentiles. 
Gen.  xvii.  7.    Rom.    xv.  8.    Mark  x.  14. 

1  TTOW  large  the  promise !  how  divino 
XI  To  Abra'm  and  his  seed ! 

"  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
"Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure  ; 
The  Angel  of  the  cov'nant  proves, 

And  seals  the  blessing  sure, 
y  3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms 

To  our  great  fathers  given  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 

And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 
o  4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways, 

His  love  endures  the  same  : 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 

Blots  out  his  children's  name. 

HYMN   114.    C  M. 

The  same.  —  Rom.  xi.  16, 17. 

a  1  ^1  ENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 

VT  To  the  wild  olive-wood ; 
e      Grace  takes  us  from  the  barren  tree, 

And  grafts  us  in  the  good. 
— 2  With  the  same  blessings,  grace  endows 

The  Gentile  and  the  Jew  ; 
If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 

Such  are  the  branches  too. 
o  3  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saints 

Be  dedicate  to  God ; 
i       Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord, 

And  wash  them  in  thy  blood, 
e  4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  thy  salvation  come, 

0  And  num'rous  households  meet  at  last 

In  one  eternal  home, 

HYMN  1 1 5.    C.  M. 

Conviction  of  Sin  by  the  Laze. 
Rom.  vii.  8,9,14,24. 

1  T  ORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
-Li  And  felt  no  inward  dread ! 

I  was  alive  without  the  law, 
And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 


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2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 
a         But  since  the  precept  came, 

With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  [My  guilt  appear'd  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Was  thine  eternal  law. 
i   4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load ; 
My  sins  reviv'd  again ; 
I  had  provok'd  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  powers  were  slain.] 
u  5  I'm  like  a  helpless  captive,  sold 
Under  the  power  of  sin ; 
I  cannot  do  the  good  I  would, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 
— 6  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath, 
For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

HYMN  116-    L.  M. 

Love  to  Ood  and  our  neighbor.  —  Matt.  xxii.  3?  —  40. 

1  rpHUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 
JL    "  Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 

"To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 
"  With  utmost  vigor  and  delight. 

2  "  Then  shall  thy  neighbor  next  in  place 

"  Share  thine  affections  and  esteem ; 
"And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 

"  Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke, 

This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove  : 
For  want  of  this  the  Law  is  broke, 

And  the  whole  law's  fulfilPd  by  love. 
a  4  But,  oh  how  base  our  passions  are  ! 

How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal ! 
—    Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 

Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  "will. 

HYMN  117-    L.  M. 

Election  Sovereign  and  Free.  —  Rom.  ix.  21  —  24. 

I    pEHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay, 
_D  He  forms  his  vessels  as  he  please ; 
►Such  is  our  God,  and  such  are  we 
The  subjects  of  his  high  decrees. 


330  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

2  [Doth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 
O'er  all  the  mass,  which  part  to  choose, 
And  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end, 
And  which  to  leave  for  viler  use  1  ] 
a  3  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 
Dispense  his  favors  as  he  will] 
Choose  some  to  life  while  others  die, 
And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still] 
— 4  [What  if,  to  rmke  his  terror  known, 
He  lets  his  patience  long  endure, 
Suff'ring  vile  wretches  to  go  on, 
And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure  ] 

5  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace, 

And  his  electing  love  employs 
To  mark  out  some  of  mortal  race 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys]] 

6  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 

And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust, 
o      The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 

Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust  ] 
u  7  But,  O  my  soul,  if  truths  so  bright 

Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 

Yet  still  his  written  will  obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 
u  8  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known, 

And  the  whole  world,  before  his  throne, 

With  joy  or  terror  shall  confess 

The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

HYMN   118.     S.  M. 

Moses  and  Christ;  or,Si"s  against  the  Law  and  Gospel. 
John  i.  17.     Heb.  iii.  3,  5,  6,  and  x.  28,  29. 

1  rp>HE  law  by  Moses  came, 

X    But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love, 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  (a  nobler  name,) 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  diff'rent  works  were  done: 
Moses,  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 
o  3  Then,  to  his  new  commands, 
Be  strict  obedience  paid  ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  sovereign  and  the  head. 
a  4  The  man  that  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought, 


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u      Behold,  how  terribly  he  dies 

For  his  presumptuous  fault. 
a  5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hate  to  iiear  when  Jesus  calls, 

And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

HYMN  119.    CM. 

The  different  success  of  the  Gospel. 
ICor.i.  23,24.    2  Cor.  ii.  16.     1  Cor.  iii.  6,  7. 

1  /"CHRIST  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme; 
\J  The  myst'ries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jew's  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek, 
e  2  But  souls  enlighten'd  from  above, 
With  joy  receive  the  word ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 
— 3  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
a      But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
a         To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 
— i  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 
Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

HYMN  120-    C.  M. 

Faith  of  things  unseen.  —  Heb.  xi.  1,  3,8,10. 

1  "TV\ITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
J?     Of  things  beyond  our  sight, 

Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

"By  God's  almighty  word ; 
Abra'm  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city,  fiir  and  high, 

Built  by  th'  eternal  hands: 
e      And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  die, 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 


332  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

HYMN   121.  CM. 

Children  devoted  to  Ood. 
Gen.  xvii.  7.  10.     Acts  xvi.  14,  15,  33. 
For  those  who  practise  Infant  Baptism. 

1  rr\ HUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
JL    "I'll  be  a  God  to  thee; 

"I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
"Shall  be  a  seed  for  me." 

2  Abra'm  beliey'd  the  promis'd  grace, 

And  gave  his  son  to  God  ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  seal'd  with  blood. 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctified  her  house, 

When  she  receiv'd  the  word; 
Thus  the  believing  jailer  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord. 

4  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace  ; 
To  thee  their  infant  offspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  thy  grace. 

HYMN   122-     L.  M. 

Rom.  vi.  3,  4,  &c. 

Believers  buried  with  Christ  in  Baptism. 

i   1  ~T\0  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 

±J  That  we  are  bury'd  with  the  Lord ; 

Baptiz'd  into  his  death,  and  then, 

Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin? 
e  2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 

Rais'd  from  corruption,  guilt,  and  death: 
0      So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 

And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 
— 3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 

Over  our  mortal  flesh  again ; 

The  various  lusts  we  serv'd  before 

Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 

HYMN  123.    C.  M. 

The  repenting  prodigal.  —  Luke  xv.  13,  &c. 

1  T)  EHOLD  the  wretch,  whose  lust  and  wine 
JL)  Has  wasted  his  estate ; 
He  begs  a  share  among  the  swine, 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat. 
u2"I  die  with  hunger  here,"  he  cries, 
"  I  starve  in  foreign  lands ; 


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"My  father's  house  hath  large  supplies, 
"  And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

— 3  "I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue, 

"Fall  down  before  his  face; 
u      "  Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 

"Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

e  4  He  said,  and  hosten'd  to  his  home, 

To  seek  his  father's  love ; 
—    The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 
i  And  all  his  bowels  move. 

o  5  He  ran  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embraced  and  kiss'd  his  son  : 
u      The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 

For  follies  he  had  done. 

o  6  "Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin," 
e  (The  father  gives  command ) 

o      "  Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
"  With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 

7  "A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain, 
"Let  mirth  and  joy  abound: 
y      "My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
"Was  lost,  and  now  is  found." 

HYMN   124.L.  M. 

The  first  and  Second  Adam.  —  Rom.  v,  12,  <fcc. 

a  1   "pvEEP  in  the  dust,  before  thy  throne, 
JLJ  Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own ; 

a      Great  God,  we  own  th'  unhappy  name 

Whence  sprung  our  nature  and  our  shame  ! 

2  Adam,  the  sinner :  at  his  fall, 
Death,  like  a  conqueror  seiz'd  us  all ; 
A  thousand  new-bom  babes  are  dead 
By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 

i    3  But  whilst  our  spirits,  fnTd  with  awe, 

Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 
o      We  sing  the  honors  of  thy  grace, 

That  sent  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

4  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  join'd  our  nature  to  his  own  ; 
u      Adam,  the  Second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

i  5  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man 

Through  all  his  seed  the  mischief  ran ; 


334  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

—    And  by  one  Man's  obedience  now 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too. 

e  6  Where  sin  did  reign,  a.nd  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 

o      Abounding  life ;  there  glorious  grace 

Reigns  through  the  Lord  our  righteousness. "> 

HYMN   135.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Compassion  to  the  Weak  and  Tempted. 
Heb.  iv.  15. 16,  and  v,  7.    Matt.  xii.  20. 
1  "TTTITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
VV     Of  our  High  Priest  above ; 
i       His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

u  2  Touch'd  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 

For  he  has  felt  the  same. 
— 3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure, 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
a      While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 

And  did  resist  to  blood. 
u  4  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
a      And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 

What  every  member  bears. 

y  5  [He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 
But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.] 

e  6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
o      We  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  grace 

In  the  distressing  hour. 

HYMN  126-    L.  M. 

Charity  and  Uncharitableness.     Rom.  xiv.  17,  19.     1  Col'. 
x.  32. 

1  TVTOT  diff'rent  food  nor  diff'rent  dress 
±\  Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord ; 
But  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 

Faith,  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

2  When  weaker  christians  we  despise, 

We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong ; 
For  God,  the  gracious,  and  the  wise, 
Receives  the  feeble  and  the  strong. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  335 

3  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd  hence, 
Meekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue, 
Nor  shall  our  practice  give  orlence 
To  saints,  the  Gentile,  or  the  Jew. 

HYMN    127.    L.  M. 

Christ's  invitation  to   Sinners;   or,   Humility  and  Pride. 
Matt  .\i.  26  —  20. 

1  /~lOME  hither,  all  ye  wear}-  souls, 
\J  "  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come; 
"I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 

"And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me ; 

"I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
"But  passion  rage?  like  the  sea, 
"  And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "  Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

"  My  yoke  and  bear  it  with  delight; 
"My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

••My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 
e  4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command ; 

^Yith  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould,  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

HYMN  128.    L.  M. 

The  Apostles'1  Commission;  or,  the  Gospel  attested  by  Mira- 
cles.    Mark.  xvi.  15,  &c.    Matt,  xxviii.  18,  <fcc. 

1  pO  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 
vJT  "  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive, 
e      "He  shall  be  sav'd,  that  trusts  my  word ; 
a         "He  shall  be  damn'd  that  wont  believe.    * 
— 2  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 
"  And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
"  By  all  the  works  that  I  "have  done, 
"By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 
u  3  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 
"  Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name  ; 
"  Not  let  my  prophets  be  afraid,        [pheme. 
"  Though  Greeks  reproach ,  and  Jews  blas- 
4  "  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands  ; 
"I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
"  All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 
"  I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 
e  5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head  ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode; 


S' 


336  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

u      They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

HYMN  IS9.    L.   M. 

Submission  and  Deliverance;  or,  Abraham  offering  his  Son. 
Gen.  xxii.  6, 8;  c. 

AINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word, 
Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord ; 
He  shall  restore  what  you  resign, 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Abra'm,  with  obedient  hand, 
Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command  : 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took, 
His  arm  prepar'd  the  dreadful  stroke. 

3  "Abra'm,  forbear,"  the  angel  cry'd, 

"  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  try'd  ; 
"  Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 
"  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  bless'd  indeed.'-' 
e  4  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour, 
The  Lord  displays  deliv'ring  power  ; 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

HYMN   13©.    L.  M. 

Love  and  Hatred.     Phil.  ii.  2.    Eph.iv,  30,  8cc. 

e  1  "\rOW,  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 

±\    His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  complaints, 
By  his  last  groans,  his  dying  blood, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 
— 2  Clamor,  and  wrath,  and  war,  be-gone! 
Envy  and  spite  for  ever  cease  ; 
Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Among  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peace. 
i  3  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 

Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  : 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life  1 

4  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts ; 

Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run : 
—    So  God  forgives  our  num'rous  faults 

For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 

HYMN  131-     L.  M. 

The  Pharisee  and  the  Publican.    Luke  xviii.  10,  <$•«. 

1    OEHOLD  how  sinners  disagree, 

J3  The  Publican  and  Pharisee  ! 

o      One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim, 

i       The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  337 

u  2  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands, 
And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands; 

e      That  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 
And  talks  of  duties  he  hath  done. 

— 3  The  Lord  their  dirFrent  language  knows, 
And  dirFrent  answers  he  bestows  ; 

e      The  humble  soul  with  grace  he  crowns, 

a      Whilst  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowns. 

— i  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 

Join'd  with  the  boasting  Pharisee; 

a      I  have  no  merits  of  my  own, 

But  plead  the  sufferings  of  thy  Son. 

HYMN   132     L.  M. 

Holiness  and  Grace.    Tit.  ii.  10  — 13. 

1  O  O  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
O  The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God  ; 

\\  hen  the  salvation  reigns  within, 

And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 
a  3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  deny'd, 

Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride : 
e      While  justice,  temp'rance,  truth,  and  love, 

Our  inward  piety  approve. 
— i  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 

While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
o  The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
—    And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

HYMN  133     C.  M. 

Love  and  Charity.     1  Cor.  xiii.  2  —  7, 13. 

1  T  ET  Pharisees,  of  high  esteem, 
JLi  Their  faith  and  zeal  declare  ; 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 

If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 

Nor  is  provok'd  in  haste  ; 

She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  past. 

3  [Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes,  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Though  she  endures  the  wrong.] 
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338  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

4  [She  nor  desires,  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time : 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb.] 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by 

To  seek  her  neighbor's  good : 
o      So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 

And  bought  our  lives  with  blood, 
e  6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power 

In  all  the  realms  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 

But  saints  for  ever  love. 

HYMN  134-     L.  M. 

Religion  vain  without  Love.    1  Cor.  xiii.  1  —  3. 

1  TTAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
XI  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  1  am  found 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove , 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor, 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name : 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

HYMN  135.     L.  M. 

The  love  of  Christ  shed  abroad  in  the  heart.     Eph.  ii.  16,  8(C. 

1  flOME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 
\J  By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast : 

e      Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 

Of  thine  unmeasurable  grace. 
y  3  Now,  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done 
By  all  the  church,  through  Christ  his  Son. 


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HYMN   136-     C.  M. 

Sincerity  and  Hypocrisy;  or,  Formality  in  Worship. 
John  iv.  24.     Psalm  cxxxix.  23,  24. 

1  /^1  OD  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise, 
VJT  He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 

In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

i   4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere ; 
o      Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 

And  find  acceptance  there. 

HYMN    137-    L.  M. 

Salvation  by  Grace  in  Christ.  — 2  Tim.  i.  9,  10. 

OWj  to  the  power  of  God  supreme, 


'N 


,    Be  everlasting  honors  given, 

He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name,) 

He  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 

a  2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 
e  But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 

He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

— 3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 
To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die ; 
He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ,  his  Son, 
Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

e  4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsel  known. 

o      Declares  the  great  transactions  pass'd, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

a  5  He  dies !  and  in  that  dreadful  night 
Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy; 

e      Rising,  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 


340  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

HYMN  138-  C.  M. 

Saints  in  the  hands  of  Christ.  —  John  X.  28, 29. 

1  TMRM  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 
J?    My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 

If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honor  is  engag'd  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep ; 
All  that  his  heavenly  Father  gave 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell,  shall  e'er  remove 

His  fav'rites  from  his  breast ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  forever  rest. 

HYMN  139-   L.  M. 

Hope  in  the  Covenant;  or,   Ootids  Promise  and  Truth  atn- 
changeable.  —  Heb.  vi.  17  —  19. 

a  1  TTO.W  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 

XI  To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 
e      But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 
— 2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace ; 
u      Eternal  Power  performs  the  word, 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

i   3  Amidst  temptations  sharp^  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  ; 

—  Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 

While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 
e  4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up  ; 
w  A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 

Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 

In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

'  HYMN  140-     C.  M. 

A  living  and  a  dead  Faith,  collected  from  several  Scriptures. 

a  1  li  /TISTAKEN  souls !  that  dream  of  heaven. 
JLVJL  And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 
2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 

—  None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  head. 


Book  I.J  HYMNS.  341 

e  3  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart. 
'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love  ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 
o  4  Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 
By  a  celestial  power: 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 
i  5  Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 
As  well  as  trust  his  grace ; 
A  pard'ning  God  is  jealous  still, 
For  his  own  holiness. 
— 6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free, 
^  He  makes  our  nature  clean  ; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 
e  7  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame, 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God ; 
—    Jesus,  and  his  salvation,  came 
By  water  and  by  blood. 

HY.AIX  141-     S.  M. 

The  Humiliation  and  Exaltation  of  Christ. 
Isa.  liii.  1  —  5,10—12. 

i   1  TTTHO  hath  believ'd  thy  word, 

VV     Or  thy  salvation  known ! 
o      Reveal  thine"  arm,  almighty  Lord, 

And  glorify  thy  Son.* 
a  2  The  Jews  esteem'd  him  here 

Too  mean  for  their  belief; 
u      Sorrows,  his  chief  acquaintance  were, 

And  his  companion  grief. 
— 3  They  turn'd  their  eyes  away, 

And  treated  him  with  scorn ; 
u      But  'twas  their  griefs  upon  him  lay, 

Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 
a  4  'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 

And  Gentiles  then  unknown, 
The  God  of  justice  pleas'd  to  bruise 

His  best  beloved  .Son. 
— 5  "But  I'll  prolong  his  days, 

"  And  make  his  kingdom  stand  ; 
o      "  My  pleasure,"  saith  the  God  of  Grace, 

"Shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 
e  6  ["  His  joyful  soul  shall  see 

"  The  purchase  of  his  pain, 


342  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

"  And  by  his  knowledge  justify 
"  The  guilty  sons  of  men.] 
o  7  ["Ten  thousand  captive  slaves, 
"  Releas'd  from  death  and  sin, 
"  Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  graves, 
"  And  own  his  power  divine.] 
08  ["  Heaven  shall  advance  my  Son 

"  To  joys  that  earth  deny'd ; 
a      "Who  saw  the  follies  men  had  done, 
e         "  And  bore  their  sins  and  died."] 

HYMN  14S-     S.  M. 
The  same.  —  Isa.  liii.  6  — 12. 

a  1  T  IKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 
JLJ  And  broke  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road, 
u  2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head  ! 
e  3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 

When  Christ  sustain'd  the  stroke! 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays, 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 
a  4  His  honor  and  his  breath 
Were  taken  quite  away  : 
Join'd  with  the  wicked  in  his  death, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 
o  5  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 
O'er  all  the  sons  of  men  ; 
And  make  him  see  a  num'rous  seed 
To  recompense  his  pain. 
u  6  "tI'll  give  him,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  A  portion  with  the  strong  ; 
"  He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 
"  And  hold  his  honors  long." 

HYMN  143-     C.  M. 

Characters  of  the  Children  of  God, from  several  Scriptures. 

y  1     AS  new-born  babes  require  the  breast, 
JA.  To  feed, and  grow,  and  thrive, 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  taste, 
And  by  the  gospel  live. 
2  [With  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 
All  that  the  word  relates ; 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  343 

They  love  the  men  their  Father  loves, 
And  hate  the  works  he  hates.] 

3  [Not  all  the  filtering  baits  on  earth, 

Can  make  them  slaves  to  lust ; 
They  can't  forget  their  heavenly  birth, 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dust. 

4  Not  all  the  chains  that  tyrants  use. 

Shall  bind  their  souls  to  vice ; 
Faith,  like  a  conq'ror,  can  produce 
A  thousand  victories.] 
— 5  [Grace,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 
Abides  and  reigns  within  ; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin.] 
i   6  [Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Do  they  perform  his  will, 
o      But  with"  the  noblest  powers  they  have 

His  sweet  commands  fulfil.] 
— 7  They  find  access,  at  every  hour, 
To  God  within  the  veil : 
Hence  they  derive  a  quick'ning  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 
e  8  O  happy  souls !  O  glorious  state 
Of  overflowing  grace ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face ! 
i  9  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne; 
Call  me  a  child  of  thine  ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 
—10  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad, 
And  make  thv  comforts  strong ; 
Then  shall  T  say,  "  My  Father  God," 
With  an  unwav'ring  tongue. 

HYMN  144-  C.  M. 

The  Witnessing  and  Sealing  Spirit. 
Rom.  viii.  14,  16.    Fph.  i.  13,  14. 
a  1  T"T7'HY  should  the  children  of  a  king 

VV     Go  mourning  all  their  days? 
e      Great  Comforter,  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

i  2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 
And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  1 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven? 


344  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

— 3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 
e  4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  come ; 
And  thy  soft  wing,  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

HYMN  145.     C.  M. 

Christ  and  Aaron. 
Taken  from  Heb.  vii.  and  ix. 

1    TESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
J    A  thousand  glories  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish 'd  gold, 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

i   2  They  first  their  own  burnt-off 'rings  brought, 
To  purge  themselves  from  sin  ; 

a      Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

— 3  [Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  day, 
Was  on  the  altar  spilt : 
But  thy  one  off 'ring  takes  away 
For  ever  all  our  guilt.] 
4  [Their  priesthood  ran  through  sev'ral  hands, 
For  mortal  was  their  race ; 
Thy  never-changing  office  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  days.] 

i  5  [Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 
With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne.] 

o  6  [But  Christ,  by  his  own  powerful  blood, 
Ascends  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice.] 

o  7  Jesus,  the  King  of  glory,  reigns, 
On  Zion's  heavenly  hill ; 
Looks  like  a  lamb  that  hath  been  slain, 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 

— 8  He  ever  lives,  to  intercede 
Before  his  Father's  face; 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  345 

HYMN   146.  L.  M. 

Characters  of  Christ  borrowed  from  inanimate  things  in 
Scripture. 

1  /^1  O,  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet, 

VX  See,  in  his  face,  what  wonders  meet! 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  nis  grace. 

2  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 

But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord  : 
Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known, 
Must  mingle  colors  not  her  own.] 

3  [Is  he  compar'd  to  wine  or  bread ! 
Dear  Lord,  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed : 
That  flesh,  that  dying  blood  of  thine, 
Is  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine.] 

4  [Is  he  a  tree  l  The  world  receives 
Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves ; 

That  righteous  branch,  that  fruitful  bough. 
Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too.] 

5  [Is  he  a  rose  ]  Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields : 
Or  if  the" lily  he  assume, 

The  valleysbless  the  rich  perfume.] 

6  [Is  he  a  vine  ?  His  heavenly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  fruit ; 
O,  let  a  lasting  union  join 

My  soul  to  Christ  the  living  Yine  !] 

7  [Is  he  a  head}  Each  member  lives, 
And  owns  the  vital  powers  he  gives ; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  spirit  and  his  love.] 

8  [Is  he  a  fountain  1  There  I  bathe, 
And  heal  the  plague  of  sin  and  death ; 
These  waters  all  my  soul  renew, 
And  cleanse  my  spotted  garments  too.] 

"Is  he  a  fire !  He'll  purge  my  dross  ; 

"»ut  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss : 

Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit 

And  tread  the  refuse  with  his  feet.] 

10  [Is  he  a  rock  ?  How  firm  he  proves ! 
The  rock  of  ages  never  moves  ; 
Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through,] 

11  [Is  he  a  way  I  He  leads  to  God  ; 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood  ; 

15" 


B[ 


346  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

There  would  I  walk,  with  hope  and  zeal, 
Till  I  arrive  at  Zion's  hill.] 

12  [Is  he  a  door]  I'll  enter  in ; 
Behold  the  pastures  large  and  green  ; 
A  paradise  divinely  fair, 

None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there.] 

13  [Is  he  design'd  a  Corner-Stone 
For  men  to  build  their  heaven  upon? 
I'll  make  him  my  foundation  too, 
Nor  fear  the  plots  of  hell  below.] 

14  [Is he  a  temple?  I  adore 

Th'  indwelling  Majesty  and  Power; 
And  still  to  his  most  holy  place, 
When'er  I  pray,  I'll  turn  my  face.] 

15  [Is  he  a  star?  He  breaks  the  night, 
Piercing  the  shades  with  dawning  light ! 
I  know  his  glories  from  afar  j 

I  know  the  bright,  the  morning  Star.] 

16  [Is  he  a  sun?  His  beams  are  grace, 
His  course  is  joy  and  righteousness : 
Nations  rejoice  when  he  appears 

To  chase  their  clouds  and  dry  their  tears.] 
i  17  [O  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies, 

Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise : 
o      There  he  displays  his  power  abroad, 

And  shines  and  reigns  th'  incarnate  God.] 
u  18  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 

Nor  heaven,  his  full  resemblance  bears: 

His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

HYMN  147.    L-  M. 

The  Names  and  Titles  of  Christ,  from  several  Scriptures. 

1  JFTUS  from  the  treasures  of  his  Word 

JL    I  borrow  titles  for  my  Lord ; 
Nor  art  nor  nature  can  supply 
Sufficient  forms  of  majesty. 

2  Bright  Image  of  the  Father's  face, 
Shining  with  undiminish'd  rays  ; 
Th'  eternal  God's  eternal  Son, 
The  heir  and  partner  of  his  throne. 

3  The  King  of  kings,  the  Lord  most  high, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon  his  thigh ; 
He  v;cars  a  garment  dipp'd  in  blood, 
And  breaks  the  nations  with  his  rod. 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  347 

4  "Where  grace  can  neither  melt  nor  move, 
The  Lamb  resents  his  injur'd  love, 
Awakes  his  wrath  without  delay, 

And  Judah's  lion  tears  the  prey. 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace  he  comes, 
What  winning  titles  he  assumes ! 
"Light  of  the  world,"  and  "Life  of  men;" 
Nor  bears  those  characters  in  vain. 

6  With  tender  pity  in  his  heart, 
He  acts  the  Mediator's  part; 

A  Friend  and  Brother  he  appears, 
And  well  fulfils  the  names  he  wears. 

7  At  length  the  Judge  his  throne  ascends  ; 
Divides  the  rebels  from  his  friends, 
And  saints,  in  full  fruition,  prove 

His  rich  variety  of  love. 

HYMN"    148-    Proper  Metre. 
The  same  as  the  148th  Psalm. 

1  "TTTITH  cheerful  voice  I  sing 

VV    The  titles  of  my  Lord, 
And  borrow  all  the  names 
Of  honor  from  his  word : 
Nature  and  art  Sufficient  forms 

Can  ne'er  supply  Of  majesty. 

2  In  Jesus  we  behold 

His  Father's  glorious  face, 
Shining  for  ever  bright 
With  mild  and  lovelv  ravs : 
Th'  eternal  God's  Inherits  and 

Eternal  Son  Partakes  the  throne. 

u      3  The  sovereign  "King  of  Kings," 

"The  Lord  of  Lords,"  most  high, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon 
His  garment  and  his  thigh : 
His  name  is  call'd  He  rules  the  earth. 

"  The  Word  of  God ;"  |      With  iron  rod. 

—     4  Where  promises  and  grace 

Can  neither  melt  nor  move, 
)  The  angry  Lamb  resents 

The  inj'ries  of  his  love; 
>  Awakes  his  wrath  As  lions  roar 

Without  delay,  And  tear  the  prey. 


348  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

y     5  But  when  for  works  of  peace 
The  great  Redeemer  comes, 
What  gentle  characters, 
What  titles  he  assumes  ! 
"Light  of  the  world,"  I      Nor  will  he  bear 
And  "  Life  of  men  ;"    |      Those  names  in  vain. 
e      6  Immense  compassion  reigns 
In  our  Emmanuel's  heart, 
When  he  descends  to  act 
A  Mediator's  part. 
He  is  a  Friend,  Divinely  kind, 

And  Brother  too,  |      Divinely  true. 

u      7  At  length  the  Lord,  the  Judge, 
His  awful  throne  ascends, 
And  drives  the  rebels  far 
From  favorites  and  friends : 
Then  shall  the  saints      I  The  heights  and  depths 
Completely  prove  |  Of  all  his  love. 

HYMN  149.  L.  M. 

The  Offices  of  Christ,  from  several  Scriptures. 

1  TOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  power 
«l    That  ever  men  or  angels  bore, 

All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  set  Emmanuel's  glory  forth. 

2  But  O  what  condescending  ways 

He  takes  to  teach  his  heavenly  grace ! 
My  eyes,  with  joy  and  wonder,  see 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  [The  Angel  of  the  cov'nant  stands, 
With  his  commission  in  his  hands, 
Sent  from  his  Father's  milder  throne 
To  make  his  great  salvation  known.] 

4  [Great  Prophet !  let  me  bless  thy  name  ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  tidings  came 

Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  sins  forgiven, 

Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven.] 

5  [My  bright  example,  and  my  guide, 
1  would  be  walking  near  thy  side : 
O  let  me  never  run  astray, 

Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way!] 

6  [I  love  my  Shepherd  ;  he  shall  keep 
My  wand 'ring  soul  among  his  sheep  : 
He  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  namee, 
And  in  his  bosom  bears  the  lambs.] 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  349 

7  [My  Surety  undertakes  my  cause, 
Answering  his  Father's  broken  laws  : 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set ! 

My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt.] 

8  £Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest,  has  died, 
1  seek  no  sacrifice  beside ; 

His  blood  did  once  for  all  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne.] 

9  [My  advocate  appears  on  high, 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by ; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say, 
Shall  turn  my  Father's  heart  away.] 

10  [My  Lord,  my  Conqueror,  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword  I  sing ; 
Thine  is  the  vict'ry,  and  I  sit 

A  joyful  subject  at  thy  feet.] 

11  [Aspire,  my  soul,  to  glorious  deeds, 
The  "Captain  of  salvation"  leads: 
March  on,  nor  fear  to  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way.] 

12  [Should  death  and  hell,  and  powers  unknown, 
Put  all  their  forms  of  mischief  on: 

I  shall  be  safe ;  for  Christ  displays 
Salvation  in  more  sovereign  ways.] 

HYMN   150-    Proper  Metre. 
[The  same  as  the  14Sth  Psalm.] 
el    TOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
J    Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore  ; 
i  All  are  too  mean  Too  mean  to  set 

To  speak  his  worth,   |      My  Saviour  forth. 

— 2  But,  O  what  gentle  terms, 

What  condescending  ways, 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 

To  teach  his  heavenly  grace ! 
Mine  eyes,  with  joy    I      ^"hat  forms  of  love 
And  wonder,  see  He  bears  for  me. 

i  3  [Array'd  in  mortal  flesh, 
He  like  an  angel  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises 
And  pardons  in  his  hands, 
e  Commission'd  from  To  make  his  grace 

His  Father's  throne,  |     To  mortals  known.] 


350  HYMNS.  [Book  I. 

— i  [Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name  ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came ; 
e  The  joyful  news         I  Of  hell  subdu'd, 
Of  sins  forgiven,        |  And  peace  with  heaven.] 

— 5  [Be  thou  my  Counsellor, 

My  Pattern  and  my  guide ; 
And  through  this  desert  land, 

Still  keep  me  near  thy  side ! 
O  let  my  feet  I     Nor  rove,  nor  seek 

Ne'er  run  astray,       |     The  crooked  way !] 

i   6  [I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wand 'ring  soul  among 
The  thousands  of  his  sheep  : 
u  He  feeds  his  flock,  His  bosom  bears 

He  calls  their  names,  j     The  tender  lambs.] 

e  7  [To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 

Will  I  commit  my  cause  ; 
He  answers  and  fulfils 

His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul  My  Surety  paid 

At  freedom  set !  |     The  dreadful  debt.] 

u  8  [Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 

OfFer'd  his  blood  and  died ; 
—    My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside.. 
o  His  powerful  blood  i  And  now  it  pleads 

Did  once  atone,  Before  the  throne.] 

e  9  [My  Advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high, 
The  Father  bows  his  ears, 
And  lays  his  thunder  by. 
o  Not  all  that  hell  Shall  turn  his  heart, 

Or  sin  can  say  His  love,  away.] 

u  10  [My  dear  Almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing. 
Thine  is  the  power !    I      Jn  willing  bonds 
i  Behold  I  sit  |     Beneath  thy  feet.] 

ell  [Now  let  my  soul  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down  ; 


Book  I.]  HYMNS.  351 

0  My  Captain  leads  me  forth 

To  conquest  and  a  crown. 
— A  feeble  saint  I  o  Though  death  and  hell 

Shall  win  the  day,  Obstruct  the  way.] 

u  12  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death 
And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 
Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 

1  shall  be  safe ;  Superior  power 
For  Christ  displays           And  guardian  grace 


END   OF    BOOK   I 


HYMNS. 

BOOK  II. 


HYMN  1.     L.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  Ood. 

1  "VTATURE,  with  all  her  powers  shall  sing 
J_M   God  the  Creator  and  the  King  ; 

Not  air,  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas, 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 

2  [Begin  to  make  his  glories  known, 
Ye  seraphs  that  sit  near  his  throne ; 

Tune  your  harps  high,  and  spread  the  sound 
To  the  creation's  utmost  bound.] 

3  [All  mortal  things  of  meaner  frame 
Exert  your  force,  and  own  his  name; 
Whilst  with  our  souls,  and  with  our  voice, 
We  sing  his  honors,  and  our  joys.] 

4  [To  him  be  sacred  all  we  have, 
From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave ; 
Our  lips  shall  his  loud  wonders  tell, 
And  every  word  a  miracle.] 

5  [These  western  shores,  our  native  land, 
Lie  safe  in  the  Almighty's  hand  ; 

Our  foes  of  vict'ry  dream  in  vain, 
And  wear  the  captivating  chain.] 

6  [Raise  monumental  praises  high 

To  him  that  thunders  through  the  sky, 
And  with  an  awful  nod  or  frown, 
Shakes  an  aspiring  tyrant  down.] 

7  [Pillars  of  lasting  brass  proclaim 
The  triumphs  of  th'  Eternal  name ; 
While  trembling  nations  read  from  far 
The  honors  of  the  God  of  war. 

8  Thus  let  our  flaming  zeal  employ 

Our  loftiest  thoughts,  and  loudest  songs  ; 
Let  there  be  sung,  with  warmest  joy, 
Hosanna  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 
352 


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Book  II.]  HYMNS.  353 

CJ  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name  ; 
The  strongest  notes  that  angels  raise 
Faint  in  the  worship  and  the  praise. 

HYMN  2.    C.  M. 

The  Death  of  a  Sinner. 

I  1\/TY  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll, 
J_V_L  Damnation  and  the  dead  ; 
"SYhat  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dying  bed. 
a  2  Ling 'ring  about  these  mortal  shores, 
a         She  makes  a  long  delay ; 
o      Till,  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force, 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 

o  3  Then,  swift  and  dreadful,  she  descends, 
Down  to  the  fiery  coast, 

—  Among  abominable  fiends, 

Herself  a  frighted  ghost, 
a  4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 
And  darkness  makes  their  chains ; 
Tortur'd  with  keen  despair  they  cry, 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains, 
u  5  Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood 
For  their  old  guilt  atones, 
Nor  the  compassion  of  a  God 
Shall  hearken  to  their  groans, 
e  6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 
Nor  bid  my  soul  remove, 
Till  I  had  learn'd  my  Saviour's  death, 
And  well  ensurd  his  love  ! 

HYMN  3-     C.  M. 

The  Death  and  Burial  of  a  Saint. 

i  1  "TTTHY  do  we  mourn  departed  friends, 
VV    Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 

—  'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 

To  call  them  to  his  arms, 
e  2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  1 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 

To  keep  us  from  our  love. 
— 3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
e      There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 

And  left  a  long  perfume. 


354  HYMNS.  [Book  II 

— 4  The  graves  of  o.ll  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soflen'd  every  bed  ; 
i      Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 

But  with  their  dying  head? 
e  5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way  ; 

0  Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 

At  the  great  rising  day. 
y  6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise  ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

HYMN  4.    L.  M. 

Salvation  in  the  Cross. 

u  1   TTERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God, 
XI  I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus  !  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 
—2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 

With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 
Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away, 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 
3  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie : 
Resolv'd,  (for  that's  my  last  defence,) 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 
i  4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thv  shade  ? 
—    Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 

Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 
e  5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 

And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim; 
0      Hosanna  to  my  dying  God, 

And  my  best  honors  to  his  name. 

HYMN  5.    L.  M. 

Longing  to  praise  Christ  better. 

1  T  OR  D,  when  my  thoughts  with  wonder  roll 
-Li  O'er  the  sharp  sorrows  of  thy  soul, 
And  read  my  Maker's  broken  laws, 
Repair'd  and  honor'd  by  thy  cross ; 

2  When  I  behold  death,  hell,  and  sin, 
Vanquish'd  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine, 
And  see  the  man  that  groan 'd  and  died, 
^»it  glorious  by  his  father's  side  ; 


Book  II.J  HYMNS.  355 

e  3  My  passions  rise  and  soar  above, 

o      I'm  wing'd  with  faith,  and  fir'd  with  love  ; 

o      Fain   would  I  reach  eternal  tilings, 

And  learn  the  notes  that  Gabriel  sings. 
a  4  But  my  heart  fails,  my  tongue  complains, 

For  want  of  their  immortal  strains  ; 
u      And  in  such  humble  notes  as  these 

Must  fall  below  thy  victories. 
—5  Well,  the  kind  minute  must  appear, 

When  we  shall  leave  these  bodies  here, 
e      These  clogs  of  clay,  and  mount  on  high, 
o      To  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 

HYMN  6.    C.  M. 

A  Morning  Song. 

1  /^vNCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
V_/  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes : 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 
e  2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
u      Wide  as  the  heaven,  on  which  he  sits 

To  turn  the  seasons  round. 
— 3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 
e  My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise ; 

a      My  sin  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 

—  And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

a  4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand ; 
u      Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead, 

—  But  mercy  held  thy  hand. 

u  5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 
Since  the  last  setting  sun, 

—  And  yet  thou  length 'nest  out  my  thread, 

And  yet  my  moments  run.] 
i  6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light ; 
e      Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 

And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

HYMN  7.  C.  M. 

An  Evening  Song. 

a  1  THREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song, 
JLJ  Like  holy  incense,  rise ; 
Assist  the  off'rings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 


356  HYMNS.  [Book  II 

— 2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard  ; 
And  still,  to  drive  my  wants  away, 

Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd. 
e  3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around : 
a      But  O,  how  few  returns  of  love 

Hath  my  Creator  found ! 
— i  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul ! 
How  are  my  follies  multiply'd 

Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 
i  5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
—    And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 

To  be  renew 'd  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 
I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

HYMN  8-    C.  M. 

A  Hymn  for  Morning  or  Evening. 

1  TT  OS  ANNA,  with  a  cheerful  sound 
XX  To  God's  upholding  hand! 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 
i  2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power 
That  rais'd  us  with  a  word ; 

—  And  every  day,  and  every  hour, 

We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 
i  3  The  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 
And  angels  guard  the  room  ; 

—  We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 

That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 
4  The  rising  moraing  can't  assure 

That  we  shall  end  the  day ! 
i       For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door, 

To  take  our  lives  away. 
a  5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  sin 

To  God's  avenging  law ; 

—  We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King, 

In  every  gasp  we  draw. 
o  6  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 
Our  joy  and  safety  brings ; 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  357 

Our  feeble  flesh  lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

HYMN  9.  C.  M. 

Godly  sorrow  arising  from  the  sufferings  of  Christ. 

u  1     \  LAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed? 
Xjl  And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
"Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

'2  [Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thine, 
And  bath'd  in  its  own  blood, 
While  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine, 
The  glorious  sufferer  stood  !] 
3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree? 
t       Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown  ! 

And  love  beyond  degree  ! 
a  4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

i   5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  his  dear  cross  appears, 

—  Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 
6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  : 
e     Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away; 

—  'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

HYMX  10-     C.  M. 

Parting  with  carnal  Joys. 

1  "]\/TY  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight 
1VJL  And  bids  the  world  farewell; 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 

And  mischievous  as  hell. 

2  Xo  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 

Nor  seek  your  friendship  more ; 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 

Is  not  within  your  power. 
o  3  There's  nothing  round  the  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  larsre  desire ; 
e      To  boundless  joy,  and  solid  mirth, 

My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 
o  4  [Where  pleasure  rolls  its  living  flood, 

From  sin  and  dross  refin'd, 


358  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

Still  springing  from  the  throne  of  God, 
And  fit  to  cheer  the  mind. 
u  5  TV  almighty  Ruler  of  the  sphere, 
The  glorious  and  the  great, 
Brings  his  own  all-sufficience  there, 
To  make  our  bliss  complete.] 
e  6  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road  ; 

0  There  sits  my  Saviour  dress'd  in  love, 

And  there  my  smiling  God. 

HYMN  11.  L.  M. 

The  same. 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away ; 
o      X  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
—  False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 

And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind, 
u  2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair, 
And  whilst  I  listen'd  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  convey 'd  me  there. 
—3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss: 
That  drew  me  from  those  treach'rous  seas. 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 
e  4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  glance  mine  eyes ; 
t      O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 
u  5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasures  roll: 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 
HYMN  13.  C.  M. 

Christ  is  the  Substance  of  the  Levitical  Priesthood. 

1  T^J?  tme  Messiah  now  appears, 
-*-    The  types  are  all  withdrawn ; 
e      So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars 

Before  the  rising  dawn, 
y  2  No  smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs, 
Nor  kid  nor  bullock  slain: 
Incense  and  spice,  of  costlv  names, 
Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 
—3  Aaron  must  lay  his  robes  away, 
His  mitre  and  his  vest. 


Book  II/|  HYMNS.  359 

a      When  God  himself  comes  down  to  be 

The  off'ring  and  the  priest. 
— i  He  took  our  mortal  flesh,  to  show 

The  wonders  of  his  love ; 
i       For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 

And  prays  for  us  above. 

5  "Father,"  he  cries /'forgive  their  sins, 
"  For  I  myself  have  died  :" 
—    And  then  he"  shows  his  open'd  veins, 
And  pleads  his  wounded  side. 

HYMN  13-  L.  M. 

The  Creaticn,  Preservation,  Dissolution,  and  Restoration 
of  this   World. 

1  QIXG  to  the  Lord,  that  built  the  skies, 
O  The  Lord,  that  rear'd  this  stately  frame  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  sound  his  praise, 
And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 
-2  He  foravd  the  seas,  and  form'd  the  hills, 
Made  every  drop,  and  every  dust, 
Nature  and  time,  with  all  their  wheels, 
And  put  them  into  motion  first. 
3  Now,  from  his  high  imperial  throne, 
He  looks  far  down  upon  the  spheres; 
e      He  bids  the  shining  orbs  roll  on, 

And  round  he  tarns  the  hasty  years, 
i   4  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last, 
Till  all  his  saints  are  gather'd  in : 
o      Then  for  the  trumpet's  dreadful  blast 

To  shake  it  all  to  dust  again. 
u  5  Yet,  when  the  sound  shall  tear  the  skies, 

And  lightning  bum  the  globe  below, 
e      Saints,  you  may  lift  your  joyful  eyes, 
o         There's  a  new  heaven  and  earth  for  you. 

HYMN  14.    S.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day;  or,  Delight  in  Ordinances. 

e  1  "TT7~ELCOME,  sweet  dav  of  rest, 
V  V     That  saw  the  Lord  arise ! 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes ! 

— 2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 

i       Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  "and  praise,  and  pray. 


360  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

y  3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 

Of  pleasurable  sin. 
— 4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
e      And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 

To  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  15.    L.  M. 

The  Enjoyment  of  Christ;  or,  Delight  in  Worship. 

1  TJ>  Alt  from  my  thoughts  vain  world  be-gone ! 

X.     Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see, 

I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 
e  2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 

And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire ! 

Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 

And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 
— 3  [The  trees  of  life  immortal  stand 

In  fragrant  rows  at  thy  right  hand, 
y      And  in  sweet  murmurs  by  thy  side 

Rivers  of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 
e  4  Haste  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face, 

And  spread  the  table  of  thy  grace : 

Bring  down  a  taste  of  truth  divine, 

And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine.] 
u  5  Eless'd  Jesus !  what  delicious  fare, 

How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ! 

—  Never  did  angels  taste,  above, 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

o  6  Hail  great  Emmanuel,  all  divine! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine : 

—  Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known.] 

HYMN  1©.     L.  M. 

Part  the  Second. 

e  1  X  ORD,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace, 
-Li  Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy  face, 
\nd  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame  ! 
Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name! 

*  2  When  I  can  say  my  God  is  mine, 
J>  hen  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 

o      I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  the  earth  calls  good  or  great. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  36  L 

y  3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  and  souls  employs, 

—  Here  we  could  sit  and  gaze  away 
A  long  and  everlasting  day. 

e  4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night, 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light ; 

—  Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

e  5  [There  shall  we  drink  full  draughts  of  bliss, 
And  pluck  new  life  from  heavenly  trees ! 

—  Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 
A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 

6  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land ; 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 
A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee.] 

HYMN  1  7-    C.  M. 

God's  Eternity. 

e  1  "D ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground, 
XV  Stretch  all  "thy  thoughts  abroad ; 
And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

u  2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 
Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne ; 
Or  Adam  fijrm'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

— 3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 
But  still  maintain  their  prime ; 

a      Eternity's  his  dwelling  place, 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

e  4  While,  like  a  tide,  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past, 
a      He  fills  his  own  immortal  now, 

And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

— 5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come  : 
u      The  creatures — look!  how  old  they  grow, 

And  wait  their  fiery  doom. 

e  6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away, 
And  flame  melt  down  the  skies, 

u      My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  th'  old  creation  dies. 
16 


362  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

HYMN  18-    L.  M. 

The  Ministry  of  Angels. 

1  TTIGH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
Xl  The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat, 
And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight, 

Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 

2  "Go,"  saith  the  Lord,  "my  Gabriel, go, 

"Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb : 
"  Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  below, 
"Sing  and  proclaim  the  Saviour  come." 

3  Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  the  skies, 

And  thick  around  Elisha  stands  ; 
Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flies, 
And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands, 

4  Thy  winged  troops,  O  God  of  hosts, 

Wait  on  thy  wandering  church  below ; 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,  Lord? 

At  thy  command  they  go  and  come ; 
With  cheerful  haste  obey  thy  word, 
And  guard  thy  children  to' their  home. 

HYMN  19.     C.  M. 

Our  frail  Bodies  and  God  our  Preserver. 

1  T  ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
JLi  Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
i       But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 

What  feeble  things  we  are. 
e  2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay  ; 
a      A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 

And  fades  the  grass  away. 
i  3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs. 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone : 
Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 

Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 
— i  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  built  us  first ; 
o      Salvation  to  th'  Almighty  name, 

That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 
—5  [He  spoke,  and  straight  our  hearts  and  brains 

Tn  all  their  motions  rose  ; 
"  Let  blood,"  said  he, "  flow  round  the  veins;'* 

And  round  the  veins  it  flows 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  363 

6  While  we  have  breath  to  use  our  tongues, 
Our  Maker  we'll  adore: 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more.] 

HYMN  20-     C.  M. 

Baekslidings  and    Returns;  or,  the   Inconstancy  of    our 
Love. 

e  1  TT7"HY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 
VV    My  God,  my  chief  delight ! 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night  \ 
■2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove? 
Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee  ?] 
— 3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 
The  savor  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 
a  4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 
The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 
— 5  [Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art, 
With  fair  deceitful  charms, 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart, 
And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms.] 
a  6  Then  I  repent  and  vex  my  soul 
That  I  should  leave  thee  so  ; 
Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll 
That  let  a  Saviour  go  ? 
7  [Sin's  promis'd  joys  are  turn'd  to  pain, 
And  I  am  drown 'd  in  grief; 

—  But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again. 

He  flies  to  my  relief: 
e  8  Seizing  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise, 

Ke  draws  with  loving  bands ; 
i       Divine  compassion  in  his  eyes, 

And  pardon  in  his  hands.] 
u  9  [Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus, 

In  chase  of  false  delight ! 

—  Let  me  be  fasten'd  to  thy  cross, 

Rather  than  lose  thy  sight.] 
10  Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal, 
And  bring  mv  heart  to  rest, 


364  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast.] 

HYMN  21.  L.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  Ood  the  Redeemer. 

1  T  ET  the  old  heathens  tune  their  song 
JLi  Of  great  Diana,  and  of  Jove ; 
But  the  sweet  theme  that  moves  my  tongue 
Is  my  Redeemer  and  his  love. 

i  2  Behold,  a  God  descends  and  dies 

To  save  my  soul  from  gaping  hell ! 

How  the  black  gulf  where  Satan  lies, 

Yawn'd  to  receive  me  when  I  fell ! 

a  3  How  justice  frown'd,  and  vengeance  stood, 
To  drive  me  down  to  endless  pain ! 
But  the  great  Son  propos'd  his  blood, 
And  heavenly  wrath  grew  mild  again. 

e  4  Infinite  Lover,  gracious  Lord, 

To  thee  be  endless  honors  given  ; 

u      Thy  wondrous  name  shall  be  ador'd 

Round  the  wide  earth  and  wider  heaven. 

HYMN  22.  L.  M. 

With  God  is  terrible  Majesty. 

1  rpERRIBLR  God  !  that  reign'st  on  high, 
X    How  awful  is  thy  thundering  hand ! 

Thy  fiery  bolts  how  fierce  they  fly! 
Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  withstand. 

2  This  the  old  rebel  angels  knew, 

And  Satan  fell  beneath  thy  frown; 
Thine  arrows  struck  the  traitor  through, 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down. 

3  This  Sodom  felt,  and  feels  it  still, 

\ik1  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load; 
"  With  endless  burnings  who  can  dwell, 
"  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God] 

■1  Tremble,  ye  sinners,  and  submit; 

Throw  down  your  arms  before  his  throne, 
Bend  your  bonds  low  beneath  his  feet, 
Or  his  strong  hand  shall  crush  you  down. 

5  And  ye,  bless'd  saints,  that  love  him  too, 
With  rev'rence  bow  before  his  name  ; 
Tims  all  his  heavenly  servants  do; 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  365 

HYMN  23.  L.  M. 

The  sight  of  Ood  and  Christ  in  Heaven. 

1  "pvESCEXD  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 
U  Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 
e      And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 

The  reach  of  these  inferior  things. 
o  2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 
i  3  O  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne! 
There  sits  our  Saviour  crown'd  with  light, 
Clotlrd  in  a  body  like  our  own. 
u  4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand. 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 

e  5  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King ! 

«  6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  among  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love! 

HYMN  24.    C.  M. 

The  Evil  af  Sin  visible  in  the  Fall  of  angels  andmen. 

1  "TTTHEXthe  great  Builder  arch'd  the  skies, 

VV    And  fornvd  all  nature  with  a  word, 
The  joyful  cherub  tun'd  his  praise, 
And" every  bending  throne  ador'd. 

2  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 

Satan,  a  tall  archangel,  sat, 
Among  the  morning  stars  he  sung, 
Till  sin  destroy'd  his  heavenly  state. 

3  ['Twas  sin  that  hurl'd  him  from  his  throne, 

Grov'ling  in  fire  the  rebel  lies ; 
"  How  art  thou  sunk  in  darkness  down, 
"Son  of  the  morning,  from  the  skies  !" 

4  And  thus  our  two  first  parents  stood, 

Till  sin  defil'd  the  happy  place  ; 
They  lost  their  garden  and  their  God, 
And  ruin'd  all  their  unborn  race.] 


366  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

5  [So  sprung  the  plague  from  Adam's  bower, 

And  spread  destruction  all  abroad, 
Sin,  that  curs'd  name !  that  in  one  hour 

Spoil'd  six  days'  labor  of  a  God!j 
u  6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  mourn  for  grief, 

That  such  a  foe  should  seize  thy  breast ; 
—    Fly  to  the  Lord  for  quick  relief; 

O  !  may  he  slay  this  treach'rous  guest. 
e  7  Then  to  thy  throne,  victorious  King, 

Then  to  thy  throne  our  shouts  shall  rise 
o      Thine  everlasting  arm  we  sing, 

For  sin,  the  monster,  bleeds  and  dies. 

HYMN  25.    C.  M. 

Complaining  of  Spiritual  Sloth. 

1  l\/rY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so? 
IVX  Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 

Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

Labor,  and  tug,  and  strive; 
a      Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain, 

How  negligent  we  live ! 
— 3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 

Come  flying  from  above: 
4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

And  labor'd  for  our  good ; 
a      How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 

He  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 
i   5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts  1 
—    Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 

And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 
e  6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move  ; 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise ; 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love. 

We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

HYMN  26  L.  M. 

God  Invisible. 

1  T  ORD,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind, 
J-i  We  can't  behold  thy  bright  abode! 
O  'tis  beyond  a  creature  "mind 
To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God. 


Book  II.]  HYiMNS.  367 

2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky, 

The  great  Eternal  reigns  alone, 
Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  glory  builds  his  seat 

Of  gems  incomparably  bright, 
And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  feet, 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night 

4  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 

Look  through  and  cheer  us  from  above ; 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies, 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 

HYMN  27.    L.  M. 

Praise  ye  him  all  his  angels. — Psalm  cxlviii,  2. 

alp  OD  !  the  eternal,  awful  name  ! 

VT  That  the  whole  heavenly  army  fears, 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation's  frame, 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears. 

— 2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are, 

And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-place ; 

o      But,  O  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 

a  3  'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we 

To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing: 
—    But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 

The  beauties  of  your  sovereign  King. 

o  4  Tell  how  he  shows  his  smiling  face, 

And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  array: 
Triumph  and  joy  run  through  the  place, 
And  songs  eternal  as  the  day. 

e  5  Speak,  (for  you  feel  this  burning  love,) 

What    zeal   it  spreads   through   all   jour 

a      That  sacred  fire  dwells  all  above,      [frame  ; 
For  we  on  earth  have  lost  the  name. 

— 6  [Sing  of  his  power  and  justice  too, 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his, 
That  vanquish 'd  Satan  and  his  crew; 
o         And  thunder  drove  them  down  from  bliss. J 

— ~  [What  mighty  storms  of  poison'd  darts 
Were  hurl'd  upon  the  rebels  there ! 
What  dreadful  jav'lins  nail'd  their  hearts 
Fast  to  the  racks  of  long  despair !] 


368  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

o  8  [Shout  to  your  King,  ye  heavenly  host, 
You  that  beheld  the  sinking  foe  : 
Firmly  ye  stood  when  they  were  lost ; 
e         Praise  the  rich  grace  that  kept  you  so.] 
o  9  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies, 
Let  every  distant  nation  hear  ; 

—  And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise, 
i  Let  humble  mortals  bow  and  fear. 

HYMN  28-    CM. 

Death  and  Eternity. 

a  1  OTOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  thatus'dtorise, 

kj  Converse  awhile  with  death ; 
i       Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 

And  pants  away  his  breath, 
u  2  His  quiv'ring  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulse  is  faint  and  few, 
Then  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan 

He  bids  the  world  adieu, 
a  3  But  oh,  the  soul  that  never  dies !    . 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay  ! 

—  Ye  thoughts  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 

And  track  its  wondrous  way. 
e  4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphing  there, 
a      Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell, 

In  infinite  despair, 
u  5  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  1 
O,  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 

To  bear  it  safe  above ! 
—6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust ; 
a      And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command, 

To  drop  into  my  dust. 

HYMN  29.    C  M. 

Redemption  by  Price  and  Power. 

1    T^?US'  with  a11  thy  saints  above, 

O    My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 

o      Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 

And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 
—2  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

V>  ho  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
a      And  quench'd  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 


Book  II.J  HYMNS.  3 

e  3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 

From  Satan's  heavy  chain, 
o      And  sent  the  Lion  down  to  howl 

Where  hell  and  horror  reign. 
y  4  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 

Or  saints,  that  feel  his  grace. 

HYMN  30.    S.  M. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

1  [ pi OME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 

\J  And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  of  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

«banish'd  from  the  place  ! 
ion  never  was  design'd 
make  our  pleasures  less.] 
i  3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God ; 
e      But  fav'rites  of  the  heavenly  King 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 
— 4  [The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas :] 
i   5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love, 
e      He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in/ 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 

Should  constant  joys  create. 
— 8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  began  below, 
o      Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 

From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 
j  9  [The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
16* 


370  HYMNS.  [Book  Ii, 

Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
e  10  Then  let  your  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 

0  We're  marching  through  Emmanuel's  ground 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 

HYMN  31*   L.  M. 

Christ's   Presence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  "TTTHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 

V  V    What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are ' 

Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  aga  in  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clav. 

3  0!  if  my  Lord  would  come  andflHkt, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  winfPm  haste. 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 

Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 
i  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 

And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

HYMN  33-     C.  M. 

Frailty  and  Folly. 

1  1  TTOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ; 

XX  How  vast  our  soul's  affairs ! 
a      Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

— -3  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 
Without  a  moment's  stay : 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God,  from  on  high,  invites  us  home  ; 
But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And,  ever  hast'ning  to  the  tomb, 
Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 

I  t  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell 
That  Blight  the  joys  above! 
What,  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel 
That  break  such  cords  of  love  ! 


in  ai 
And  eb> 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  371 

— 5  Draw  us,  0  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
e      That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 

And  see  salvation  nigh. 

HYMN  33.    C.  M. 

The  Blessed  Society  in  Heaven. 

e  1  T)  AISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up,  and  run 
±X  Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  say,  There's  nought  below  the  sun, 
That's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 
2  [Thus  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wings, 
And  tread  the  courts  above : 
Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things, 
Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love.] 
u  3  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 
Th'  almighty  Father  reigns, 

"teds  his  glorious  goodness  down 
11  the  blissful  plains, 
t  BriPR,  like  the  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 
And  spreads  eternal  noon  ; 
No  ev'nings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 
5  Amidst  those  ever-shining  skies 
Behold  the  sacred  Dove, 
While  banish'd  sin  and  sorrow  flies 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 
e  6  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Stand  bending  round  the  throne ; 
e      And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise 

The  infinite  Three-One. 
i  7  But,  O  what  beams  of  heavenly  grace 
Transport  them  all  the  while ! 
Ten  thousand  smiles  from  Jesus'  face, 
And  love  in  every  smile ! 
a  8  Jesus,  O  when  shall  that  dear  day, 
That  joyful  hour  appear, 
When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay, 
To  dwell  among  them  there ! 
HYMN  34    C.  M. 

Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit;  or,  Fervency  of  Devotion 
desired. 

1  /~10ME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
\U  With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


372  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

a  2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
e      Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 

To  reach  eternal  joys. 
i  3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise, 
i       Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 

And  our  devotion  dies, 
u  4  Dear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate1? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 

And  thine  to  us  so  great] 
— 5  Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick 'ning  powers ; 
e      Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

HYMN  35.     C.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  Creation  and  Redcm^^^k 

a  1   T  ET  them  neglect  thy  gloryHBrd, 

I  J  Who  never  knew  thy  grace ; 
e      But  our  loud  song  shall  still  record 

The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 
o  2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 

And  send  them  to  thy  throne ; 
o      All  glorv  to  th'  United  Three 

The  Undivided  One ! 
—3  'Twas  he,  (and  we'll  adore  his  name,) 

That  form'd  us  by  a  word ; 
'Tis  he  restores  our  ruin'd  frame  ; 
o  Salvation  to  the  Lord  ! 

y  4  Hosanna !  let  the  earth  and  skies 

Repeat  the  joyful  sound ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales  reflect  the  voice 

In  one  eternal  round. 

HYMN  36.     S.  M. 

Christ's  Intercession. 

e  1  "VXT^L,  the  Redeemer's  gone, 
VV     T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 
2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

No  burning  wrath  comes  down; 
Tff  justice  calls  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  373 

— 3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves ! 
i       The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by 

And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 
e  4  Now,  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  Maker's  honor  sing, 
Jesus,  the  Priest,  receives  our  songs, 

And  bears  them  to  the  King, 
i  5  [We  bow  before  his  face, 

—  And  sound  his  glories  high, 
"Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 

"That  lays  his  thunder  by.] 

0  6  "On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 

"And  triumphs  all  above;" 
a      But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains 
To  speak  immortal  love. 
7  [How  jarring  and  how  low 
^Lre  all  the  notes  we  sing ! 

—  Sjjpeet  Saviour,  tune  our  songs  anew 
^Lud  they  shall  please  the  King.] 

HYMN  37.    C.  M. 

The  Same. 

1  T  I  FT  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  seats, 
-Li  Where  your  Redeemer  stays : 

Kind  Intercessor,  there  he  sits, 
And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

2  'Twas  well,  my  soul,  he  died  for  thee. 

And  shed  his  vital  blood, 
Appeas'd  stern  justice  on  the  tree, 
And  then  arose  to  God. 

3  Petitions  now  and  praise  may  rise, 

And  saints  their  off'rings  bring, 
The  Priest,  with  his  own  sacrifice, 
Presents  them  to  the  King. 

4  [Let  Papists  trust  what  name  they  please. 

Their  saints  and  angels  boast; 

We've  no  such  advocates  as  these, 

]Sor  pray  to  th'  heavenly  host.] 

5  Jesus  alone  shall  bear  my  cries 

Up  to  his  Father's  throne : 
He,  dearest  Lord!  perfumes  my  sighs, 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 

6  [Ten  thousand  praises  to  the  King, 

"Hosanna  in  the  hk'h'st ;" 


374  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 
To  God,  and  to  his  Christ.] 

HYMN  38.  C.  M. 
Love  to  Ood. 

1  ttAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
XI  Where  love  inspires  the  breast; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest, 
a  2  Knowledge,  alas!  'tis  all  in  vain, 
And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  right  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

e  3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move: 
a      The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too, 

But  Satan  cannot  love. 

e  4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 
When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease^j 
'Tis  this  sliall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 
Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

HYMN  39.    C.  M. 

The  Shortness  and  Misery  of  Life. 
1  f^UR  days,  alas)  our  mortal  days, 
\J  Are  short  and  wretched  too ; 
"Evil  and  few,"  the  patriarch  says, 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

a  2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 
That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

e  3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 
Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

— 4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
o      Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 

And  glory  never  dies. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  375 

HYMN  40-  C.  M. 

Our  Comfort  in  the  Covenant  made  with  Christ. 

1  /^\UR  God !  how  firm  his  promise  stands 
V_y  E'en  when  he  hides  his  face ; 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace, 
i  2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints, 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one? 
—    Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 
3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  has  liv'd, 
And  part  of  heaven  possess'd ; 

0  I  praise  his  name  for  grace  receiv'd, 

And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 
HYMN  41-    L.  M. 

A  sight  of  Ood  mortifies  us  to  the  World. 

1  TTP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 

\u    And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly, 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul* 
3  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 
Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove  ; 
And  thou  can'st  bear  me  where  thou  fly'st 
On  thy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove. 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up  and  see 

The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies  ; 
What  tittle  things  these  worlds  would  be  ! 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes ! 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 

Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon, 
Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 
3  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage  and  rave 
I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 
G  Great  All  in  All,  eternal  King ! 
Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow,  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 
HYMN  42.    C.  M. 

Delight  in  God. 

1  "]\/TY  God,  what  endless  pleasures  dweL1 
1VJ_  Above  at  thy  right  hand ! 
Thy  courts,  below,  how  amiable, 
Where  all  thy  graces  stand  ! 


376  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

e  2  The  swallow  near  thy  temple  flies, 
And  chirps  a  cheerful  note ; 
The  lark  mounts  upward  tow'rd  the  skies, 
And  tunes  her  warbling  throat. 

3  And  we,  when  in  thy  presence,  Lord, 

Do  shout  with  joyful  tongues ; 
Or  sitting  round  our  Father's  board, 
We  crown  the  feast  with  songs. 

4  While  Jesus  shines  with  quick'ning  grace, 

We  sing,  and  mount  on  high: 
i       But  if  a  frown  becloud  his  face, 

We  faint,  and  tire,  and  die. 
a  5  [Just  as  we  see  the  lonesome  dove 

Bemoan  her  widow 'd  state, 
Wand 'ring,  she  flies  through  all  the  grove, 

And  mourns  her  loving  mate. 
— 6  Just  so  our  thoughts,  from  thing  to  thing, 

In  restless  circles  rove  ; 
i       Just  so  we  droop  and  hang  the  wingj$. 

When  Jesus  hides  his  love,] 

HYMN  43.  L.  M. 

Christ's  suffering's  and  glory. 

e  1  IVrOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 

1 1    To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  ! 
o      Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays, 

Tell  loud  the  wonders  he  hath  done. 
2  Sing,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 

And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above ; 
c      How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight 

On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 
a  3  [Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth, 

He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high  ; 
u      He  came  t'  atone  almighty  wrath ; 

Jesus,  the  God,  was  born  to  die.] 
a  4  [Hell  and  its  lions  roar'd  around, 

His  precious  blood  the  monsters  spilt; 
W  hile  weighty  sorrows  press'd  him  down, 

Large  ae  the  loads  of  all  our  guilt.] 
■  5  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death 

t  Tn'  almighty  Captive  pris'ner  lay; 
o      TIT  almighty  ( !ap1  ive  left  the  earth, 

And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 
e  6  Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 

I  p  to  his  throne' of  shining  grace ; 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  377 

See  what  immortal  glories  sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  face. 
u  7  Among  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns; 

His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains. 

HYMN  44.    L.  M. 

Hell;  or,  the  Vengeance  of  God. 

1  TTTITH  holv  fear  and  humble  song 

VV    The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore ; 
Rev'rence  and  awe  become  the  tongue 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

2  Far  in  the  deep  where  darkness  dwells, 

The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  hath  built  a  dismal  hell, 
And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  [Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 

Tormenting  racks  and  fiery  coals, 
And  darts  t'  inflict  immortal  pains, 
Dy'd  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls. 

4  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 

And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 
Crush'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thy  hands. 

5  There  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 

Shriek  out  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod ; 
Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour's  grace, 
But  they  incens'd  a  dreadful  God. 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son  ; 

Sinner,  obey  thy  Saviour's  call ; 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 
And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 

HYMN  45-    L.  M. 

Qod's  condescension  to  our  Worship. 

i    1  rpHY  favors,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls; 
X    Will  the  eternal  dwell  with  us? 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles, 
To  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus? 

— 2  Still  might  he  fill  his  starry  throne, 

And  please  his  ears  with  Gabriel's  songs, 
But  th'  heavenly  Majesty  comes  down, 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  our  tongues. 

a  3  Great  God  !  what  poor  returns  we  pay 
For  love  so  infinite  as  thine ; 


378  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay, 
But  thy  compassion's  all  divine. 

HYMN  46.    L.  M. 

God's  Condescension  to  human  affairs. 

1  TTP  to  the  Lord,  that  reigns  on  high, 
\J    And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
e      Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 

And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 
u  2  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made, 
Or  with  his  word,  or  with  his  rod, 
His  goodness,  how  amazing  great ! 
And  what  a  condescending  God !] 
a  3  [God,  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  skies, 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  our  earth  he  casts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footsteps  downward  too.] 
— 4  He  overrules  all  mortal  things, 

And  manages  our  mean  affairs ; 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  cares, 
i  5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  God ; 
He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour ; 
And  helps  us  bear  the  heavy  load. 
— 6  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 

Such  condescension  to  perform  ; 
For  worms  were  never  rais'd  so  high 
Above  their  meanest  fellow  worm. 

e  7  O  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 

A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 
o      To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise, 

And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

HYMN  47-     L.  M. 

Glory  and  Grace  in  the  Person  of  Christ. 

o  1  IVrOW  to  the  Lord,  a  noble  song ! 

1M    Awake  my  soul, awake  my  tongue; 

Hosanna  to  th'  Eternal  Name, 
o      And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim, 
u  3  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 

The  brightest  image  of  his  grace  ; 
—    God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Hath  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone, 
a  3  Tho  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood, 

Proclaim  the  wise  and  powerful  God ; 


Boon  II.]  HYMNS.  379 

And  tiiy  rich  glories  from  afar 

Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 
e  4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 

The  noblest  labor  of  thy  hands ; 

The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 

Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 
i  5  Grace !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme  ; 
—    My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name  ! 
o      Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 
o      Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground  ! 
— 6  O  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 

Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ! 
o      Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 

And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold ! 

HYMN  4:8-  C.  M. 

Love  to  the  Creatures  is  dangerous. 

1  TTOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below,  . 
XI  How  false,  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 

And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flatt'ring  light : 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wav'ring  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God  ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move 

Xor  can  we  call  them  thence. 
e  5  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food ; 
o      And  grace  command  my  heart  away 

From  all  created  good. 

HYMX  49-     C.  M. 
Moses  dying  in  the  Embraces  of  God. 

1  "T\EATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid, 
XJ  If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 

We  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  1  could  renounce  my  all  below, 

If  my  Creator  bid ; 


380  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

And  rim,  if  I  were  call'd  to  go, 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 

And  view  the  promis'd  land, 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

4  Clasp'd  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 

I  would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

HYMN  50-     L.  M. 

Comforts  under  Sorrows  and  Pains. 

1  "VfOW  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  smile, 
_L\    And  show  my  name  upon  his  heart ; 
I  would  forget  my  pains  awhile, 

And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart. 

2  But  oh !  it  swells  my  sorrows  high, 

To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown ; 
My  spirits  sink,  my  comforts  die, 
And  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down. 

3  Yet  why,  my  soul,  why  these  complaints'? 

Still,  while  he  frowns,  his  bowels  move; 
Still  on  his  heart  he  bears  his  saints, 
And  feels  their  sorrows  and  his  love. 

4  My  name  is  printed  on  his  breast ; 

His  book  of  life  contains  my  name  ; 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impress'd 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  here, 

Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 

And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear, 

Writ  by  th'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run, 

Whilst  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will ; 
My  rising  and  my  setting  sun, 
Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 

HYMN  51.     L.  M. 

Ood  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father. 

u  1  T>RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 
JL)  Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat ; 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 
2  [Thy  power  hath  form'd,  thy  wisdom  sways 
All  nature  with  a  sovereign  word  ; 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  381 

And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 

— 3  [Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one, 

And'  smiling  sit  at  thy  right  hand  ; 

u    Eternal  justice  guards  tliy  throne, 

And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  command.] 

4  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity ; 
But  who  among  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee] 
e  5  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus  array 'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 
— 6  [Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams, 
Their  essence  is  for  ever  one  ; 
Though  they  are  known  by  different  names, 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 
o  7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our  King, 
With  equal  honors  be  ador'd ; 
His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 
And  all  the  nations  own  the  Lord. 

HYMX  o2-    C,  M. 

Death  Dreadful,  or  Delightful. 

1  T\E  VTH  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
XJ  To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forc'd  away 

To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes  ; 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  dra^s  her  downwards  from  the  skies?, 
To  darkness,  fire  and  pain. 

3  Awake  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear ; 
You  must  be  driv'n  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  for  ever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward,  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love, 

'Who  promis'd  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 


382  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand; 
Then  come  the  joyful  day  ; 
Come  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

HYMN  53.    C.  M. 

The  Pilgrimage  of  the  Saints;  or,  Earth  and  Heaven. 


a  1  T  ORD  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
JLi  That  yields  us  no  supply ; 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 


Nor  streams  of  living  joy  ! 
2  But  prickling  thorns  through  all  the  ground 
And  mortal  poisons  grow ; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found, 
With  dangerous  waters  flow, 
e  3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode, 
Lies  through  this  horrid  land : 
Lord  !  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road, 
And  run  at  thy  command. 
4  [Our  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  through 
With  undiverted  feet, 
And  faith  and  flaming  zeal  subdue 
The  terrors  that  we  meet.] 

i   5  [A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  prey 

Around  the  forest  roam ; 
o      But  Judah's  Lion  guards  the  way, 

And  guides  the  stranger  home".] 
a  6  [Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below, 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray ; 
o      But  the  bright  world,  to  which  we  go, 

Is  everlasting  day.] 
—7  [By  glimm'ring  hopes,  and  gloomy  fears, 

We  trace  the  sacred  road, 
Through  dismal  deeps  and  dangerous  snares 

We  make  our  way  to  God.] 
a  8  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 
—  But  we  march  upward  still; 
e      Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 

And  reach  at  Zion's  hill. 
9  [See  the  kind  angels  at  the  gates 

Inviting  us  to  come ! 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner,  waits, 

To  welcome  travelers  home.] 
—10  There,  on  a  green  and  flow'ry  mount, 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 


M 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  383 

And,  with  transporting  joys,  recount 

The  labors  of  our  feet. 
11  [No  vain  discourse  shall  fill  our  tongue, 

Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear ; 
Infinite  grace  shall  fill  our  song, 

And  God  rejoice  to  hear, 
o  12  Eternal  glory  to  the  King 

Who  brought  us  safely  through ; 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 

And  endless  praise  renew. 

HYMN  54-    CM. 

God's  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness. 

Y  God !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days 
And  comfort  of  my  nights: 
2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear, 
My  dawning  is  begun  ! 
e      He  ib  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 

And  he  my  rising  sun. 

y  3  The  opting  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 

While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 

And  whispers,  "  I  am  his." 

e  4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
e      Run  up,  with  joy,  the  shining  way 

T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 
e  5  Fearless  of  hell,  and  ghastly  death, 
I'd  break  through  every  foe; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith, 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

HYMN  55-     C.  M. 

Frail  Life  and  succeeding  Eternity. 

i   1  rpHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  name! 

JL    And  humbly  own  to  thee, 

How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame ; 

What  dying  worms  are  we  ! 

2  [  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase ; 

And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 

Leaves" but  the  number  less. 

— 3  The  year  rolls  round  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 


384  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave.] 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 
To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

u  5  Good  God !  on  what  a  slender  thread 
Hang  everlasting  things  ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings ! 

a  6  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  wo, 
Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
And  yet  how  unconcern 'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 

— 7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 
To  walk  this  dang'rous  road  ; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurry'd  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

HYMN  56-    C.  M. 

The  misery  of  being  without.  God  in  this  World;  or,  Vain 
Prosperity. 

1  "jVTO,  I  shall  envy  them  no  more 
_LM   Who  grow  profanely  great, 
Though  they  increase  their  golden  store, 
And  rise  to  wondrous  height. 

'2  They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 
Upon  this  earthly  clod  ! 
Well,  they  may  search  the  creature  through, 
For  they  have  ne'er  a  God. 

3  Shake  off  the  thoughts  of  dying  too, 

And  think  your  life  your  own: 
But  death  comes  hast'ning  on  to  you. 
To  mow  your  glory  down. 

4  Yes, you  must  bow  your  stately  head, 

Aw.iv  your  spirit  flies; 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed, 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 

3  Go.  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores, 
\nd  toll  how  bright  thev  shine; 
^  our  heaps  of  glitt'ring  dust  are  yours, 
\ml  my  Redeemer's  mine. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  385 

HYMN  57     L.  M. 

The  pleasures  of  a  good  Conscience. 

1  T  ORD,  how  secure  and  bless 'd  are  they 

I  J  Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon 'd  sin ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  swiftly  o'er  their  heads, 

Made  up  of  innocence  and  love ; 
And,  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades, 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on, 

But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away; 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills, 

Where  groves  of  living  pleasures  grow 
And  longing  hopes,  and  cheerful  smiles, 
Sit  undisturb'd  upon  their  brow.] 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys, 

But  spend  the  day,  and  share  the  night, 
In  numb' ring  o'er  the  richer  joys, 
That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight. 

6  While  wretched  we,  like  worms  and  moles, 

Lie  grov'ling  in  the  dust  below : 
Almighty  grace  !  renew  our  souls, 
And  we'll  aspire  to  glory  too. 

HYMN  58.     C.  M. 

The  Shortness  of  Life,  and  the  Goodness  of  God. 

1  rpIME  !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis! 
JL    And  days  how  swift"  they  are  ! 

Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 
Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  [The  present  moments  just  appear 

Then  slide  away  in  haste ; 
That  we  can  never  say ;  "They're  here. 
But  only  say,  "  They're  past."] 

3  [Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 

And  death  is  ever  nigh  ; 
Thejnoment  when  our  lives  begin, 

We  all  begin  to  die. 
-4  Yet,  mighty  God !  our  fleeting  days 

Thy  Lasting  favors  share; 
Yet,  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace, 

Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 


386  HYMN'S.  [Book  II. 

5  'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 
And  we  are  cloth'd  with  love ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 
e  6  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round ; 
All  glory  to  the  Lord ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound ; 
And  be  his  name  ador'd ! 
7  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song  ; 
And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praise  prolong, 
Till  time  and  nature  dies. 

HYMN  59.    C.  M. 

Paradise  on  Earth. 

1  pi  LORY  to  God,  who  walks  the  sky, 
\JT  And  sends  his  blessings  through ; 
Who  tells  his  saints  of  joys  on  high, 

And  gives  a  taste  below. 

2  [Glory  to  God,  who  stoops  his  throne, 

That  dust  and  worms  might  see't, 
And  brings  a  glimpse  of  glory  down, 
Around  his  sacred  feet. 

3  When  Christ,  with  all  his  graces  crown'd, 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
'Tis  a  young  heaven  on  earthly  ground, 

And  glory  in  the  bud. 
e  4  A  blooming  Paradise  of  joy 

In  this  wild  desert  springs, 
And  every  sense  I  straight  employ 

On  sweet  celestial  things. 

5  White  lilies  all  around  appear, 

And  each  his  glory  shows  ; 
The  rose  of  Sharon  blossoms  here, 
The  fairest  flower  that  blows. 

6  Cheerful  I  feast  on  heavenly  fruit, 

And  drink  the  pleasures  down  ; 
Pleasures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foot 
Of  the  eternal  throne.] 
a  7  But  ah !  how  soon  my  joys  decay  ! 
How  soon  my  sins  arise, 
And  snatch  the  heavenly  scene  away, 
From  these  lamenting  eyes. 
i  8  When  shall  the  time,  dear  Jesus,  when, 
The  shining  day  appear, 


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Book  II.]  HYMNS.  387 

That  I  shall  leave  these  clouds  of  sin, 
And  guilt  and  darkness  here  1 

e  9  Up  to  the  fields  above  the  skies 

My  hasty  feet  would  go  ; 
o      There  everlasting  flowers  arise, 

And  joys  unwith'ring  grow. 

HYMN  60.    L.  M. 

The  truth  of  God  the  Promiser;  or,  the  Promises  are  our 
Security. 

1  T)RAISE,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid 
_L     To  him  who  earth's  foundation  laid ; 
Praise  to  the  God,  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word, 
And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

"irm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give, 
reet  words  on  which  his  children  live; 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Who  spoke  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

o  4  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound, 
That  bid  the  new  made  world  go  round  ; 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles 
On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls.] 

i  5  Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fears  arise ! 

Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes? 
a      Slowly,  alas !  our  mind  receives 

The  comfort  that  our  Maker  gives. 

— 6  O  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith, 

To  credit  what  th'  Almighty  saith ! 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

u  7  Then  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break  ; 
Our  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

8  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinable  skies, 
Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns. 
And  his  own  courts  his  power  sustains. 


388  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

HYMN  61-     C.  M. 

A  Thought  of  Death  and  Glory, 

a  1   "11 /TY  sol,l>  come»  meditate  the  day, 
IVx  And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay, 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 
u  2  [And  you,  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  view 
The  hollow,  gaping  tomb  : 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you 
Whene'er  the  summons  come.] 
a  3  O !  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 

And  place  us  in  their  stead : 
—    Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 

4  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

5  [How  we  should  scorn  these  clothes  of  flesh, 

These  fetters,  and  this  load : 
And  long  for  evening  to  undress, 
That  we  may  rest  with  God.] 
e  6  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 
Before  the  summons  come, 
And  pray,  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

HYMN  62     C.  M. 

Ood  the  Thunderer;  or,  the  last  Judgment  and  Hell.* 

1  QING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts, 
O  And  thou,  O  earth,  adore: 

Let  death  and  hell,  through  all  their  coasts, 
Stand  trembling  at  his  pow'r. 

2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky, 

He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne ; 

There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie 

Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 

3  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams, 

And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames, 
And  thunder  roars  along. 
U  4  Think,  <)  my  soul,  the  dreadful  day 
When  this  incensed  God 

*Made  inn  great  sudden  storm  of  thunder,  August  20, 1697 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  389 

Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  sea, 
And  fling  his  wrath  abroad  I 

5  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do? 

He  on^e  defy' d  the  Lord ! 
But  he  shall  dread  the  thund'rer  now, 
And  sink  beneath  his  word. 

6  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll, 

To  blast  the  rebel  worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soul 
In  one  eternal  storm. 

HYMN  63-    C.  M. 

A  Funeral  Thought. 

i  1  TTARK !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound, 

XI  Mine  ears  attend  the  cry; 
—    "Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground, 
"  Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
"  In  spite  of  all  your  towers ; 
"  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head, 
"Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

u  3  Great  God!  is  this  our  certain  doom'? 
And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 

— i  Grant  us  the  power  of  quick'ning  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly : 
e      Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 

We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

HYMN  64-     L.  M. 

Ood  the  Glorxj  and  Defence  of  Zion. 

1  TTAPPY  the  church  ;  thou  sacred  place, 
JLjL  The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 
Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 

Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits  ; 

u      Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

0  3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage 

Against  his  throne,  in  vain  they  rage; 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 


390  HYMNS.  [Boon  II. 

e  4  Then  let  our  souls  in  8 ion  dwell, 

Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  hell ; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

y  5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

HYMN  65-    C.  M. 

The  Hopes  of  Heaven  our  Support  under  Trials  on  Earth 

1  "TT7HEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

Vy     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

HYMN  06.     C.  M. 

A  Prospect  of  Heaven  males  Death  Easy. 

I  rpHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
JL    Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
e  2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  nevcr-with'ring  flowers ; 
a      Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours, 
y  3  [Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  ; 
—    So  to  the  .lews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between, 
u  4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 
To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shiv'ring  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 


Book  II. J  HYMNS.  391 

— 5  O,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ! 
6  Could  we  but  stand  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
e      Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  67-    C.  M. 

Qod's  Eternal  Dominion. 

a  1  pi  RE  AT  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
i        \JT  What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
u      Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 
2  Thy  tin-one  eternal  ages  stood 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made  ; 
a      Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 

Were  all  the  nations  dead. 
— 3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky 

To  the  great  burning  day. 
u  4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view  ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears; 

Great  God  !  there's  nothing  new. 
i  5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares, 
u      While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  on 

Thine  undisturb'd  affairs. 
e  6  Great  God !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
i  What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 

u      Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee  ! 

HYMX    68-    L.  M. 

The  humble  Worship  of  Heaven. 

1  -FEATHER,  I  long,  I  feint,  to  see 

A.     The  place  of  thine  abode ; 
e      I'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts  and  flee 

Up  to  thy  seat,  my'God ! 
—2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face, 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight: 
e      But  to  abide  in  thine  embrace, 

Is  infinite  delight. 


392  HYMNS.  [Book  II 

— 3  I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 
To  gaze  upon  thy  throne  ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

e  4  [There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen, 
In  shining  ranks  they  move, 
And  drink  immortal  vigor  in, 
With  wonder  and  with  love. 

u  5  Then  at  thy  feet,  with  awful  fear 
Th'  adoring  armies  fall ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there 
Before  th'  eternal  All. 

6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host, 
In  duty  and  in  bliss  ; 
While  less  than  nothing  I  could  boast, 
And  vanity  confess.] 

— 7  The  more  thy  glories  strike  mine  eyes, 
The  humbler  I  shall  lie ; 
Thus,  while  I  sink,  my  joy  shall  rise 
Unmeasurably  high. 

HYMN  69.    C.  M. 

The  Faithfulness  of  Ood  in  the  Promises. 

e  1  ["DEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

JD  And  speak  some  boundless  thing  : 
u      The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

— 2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 
e         And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 
i      Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

e  3  Proclaim,  "  Salvation  from  the  Lord 
a         "  For  wretched  dying  men ;" 
—    His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  Word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

u  4  Engrav'd,  as  in  eternal  brass, 
The  mighty  promise  shines : 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 
Those  everlasting  lines.] 

a  5  [He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death, 
And  make  them  when  he  please, 

o      He  speaks,  and  that  almighty  breath 
Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  393 

6  His  every  word  of  grace  is  strong 
As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

— 7  He  said,  "  Let  the  wide  heaven  be  spread," 
And  heaven  was  stretch'd  abroad ; 
"  Abra'm  I'll  be  thy  God,"  he  said, 
And  he  was  Abra'm's  God. 

i  8  O,  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 
But  whisper,  "Thou  art  mine  !" 

—    Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notet  almost  divine. 

e  9  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice, 

And  think  my  heaven  secure  ! 
o      I  trust  the  all-creating  voice, 

And  faith  desires  no  more.] 

BYMN  70-    L.  M. 

God's  Dominion  over  the  sea.  —  Psalm  cvii.  23,  SfC 

1  i~1  OD  of  the  seas,  thy  thundering  voice 
VT  Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice !. 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

•2  If  but  a  Moses  wave  thy  rod, 
The  sea  divides,  and  owns  its  God ; 
The  stormy  floods  their  Maker  knew, 
And  let  his  chosen  armies  through. 

3  The  scaly  shoals  amidst  the  sea. 
To  thee,  their  Lord,  a  tribute  pay  ; 
The  meanest  fish  that  swims  the  flood, 
Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praise  to  God. 

4  The  larger  monsters  of  the  deep, 
On  thy  commands  attendance  keep ; 
By  thy  permission  sport  and  play, 
And  cleave  along  their  foaming  way. 

5  If  God  his  voice  of  tempests  rears, 
Leviathan  lies  still,  and  fears ; 
Anon  he  lifts  his  nostrils  high, 
And  spouts  the  ocean  to  the  sky. 

6  How  is  thy  glorious  power  ador'd 
Amidst  these  wat'ry  nations,  Lord  ! 
Yet  the  bold  men  that  trace  the  seas, 
Bold  men !  refuse  their  Maker's  praise. 

17  * 


394  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

7  [What  scenes  of  miracles  they  see, 
And  never  tune  a  song  to  thee ! 
While  on  the  flood  they  safely  ride, 
They  curse  the  hand  that  smooths  the  tide 

8  Anon  they  plunge  in  wat'ry  graves, 
And  some  drink  death  among  the  waves : 
Yet  the  surviving  crew  blaspheme, 

Nor  own  the  God  that  rescu'd  them.] 

9  O  for  some  signal  of  thine  hand  ! 
Shake  all  the  seas,  Lord,  shake  the  land  : 
Great  Judge,  descend,  lest  men  deny 
That  there's  a  God  who  rules  the  sky. 

[From  the  70th  to  the  108th  Hymn,  I  hope  the  reader  wil 
forgive  the  neglect  of  rhyme  in  the  first  and  third  lines 
of  the  stanza.] 

HYMN  71.    C.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Creatures. 

1  mHE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 
X    My  "joyful  voice  shall  sing, 

And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shap'd  our  clay, 

And  wrought  this  human  frame  : 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 

And  worship  with  our  tongues  ; 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies, 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs. 

4  Let  grov'ling  beasts  of  every  shape, 

And  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  fires,  and  seas, 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honor  shine, 

And  wheels  of  nature,  roll ; 
Praise  him  in  your  unvveary'd  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 

The  wide  creation  fills, 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond  the  heavenly  hills. 


Book  II.J  HYMNS.  395 

HYMN  72-    C.   M. 

TAe  Lord's  Day;  or,  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

e  1    pLE^S'D  morning,  whose  young  dawning 
_D  Beheld  our  rising  God ;   "  [rays 

That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  last  abode! 

u  2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 

The  dear  Redeemer  lay, 
—    Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 

The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 
To  hold  our  God  in  vain ; 
e      The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
o         And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

a  4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay, 
o      And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 

The  triumph  of  the  day. 

y  5  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise 
To  our  victorious  King  ; 
Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  rocks,  and  seas, 
With  glad  hosannas  ring.] 

HYMN  73.    C.  M. 

Doubts  Scattered;  or,  spiritual  Joy  restored. 

1  TTENCE  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  be- 
JlJ_  And  leave  me  to  my  joys  ;  [g°Qej 

o      My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  my  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

u  2  Darkness  and  doubts  have  veil'd  my  mind, 
And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears, 

—    Till  sovereign  grace,  with  shining  rays, 
DispelPd  my  gloomy  fears. 

e  3  O,  what  immortal  joys  I  felt, 
And  raptures  all  divine, 
When  Jesus  told  me  I  was  his, 
And  my  Beloved  mine ! 

— 4  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 
And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain ; 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  of  thy  face 
Revives  my  joys  again. 


396  HYMNS.  [Book  II, 

HYMN  74.     S.  M. 

Repentance  from  a  sense  of  Divine    Goodness;   or   Com- 
plaint of  Ingratitude. 

i   1  TS  this  the  kind  return, 

JL  And  these  the  thanks  we  owe 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  7 
a  2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Hath  sin  reduc'd  our  mind ! 
w£at ^strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 
—3  [On  us  he  bids  the  sun 

Shed  his  reviving  rays ; 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run, 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 

And  bow  their  necks  to  men ; 
But  we  more  base,  more  brutish  things, 
Reject  his  easy  reign.] 

5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

u  6  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 
—    And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 
o         Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

HYMN    75.     C.  M. 

Spiritual  and  EternalJoy;  or, the  beatific   Sight  of  Christ. 

1  "pKOAI  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
J-     And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

0  2  Toe  lloly  triumphs  of  my  soul, 
Shall  death  itself  out-brave  ; 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 
u  3  There  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns 
In  heaven's  unmeasur'd  space, 
1  11  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wond'ring  eyes 
BnaU  o'er  thy  beauties  rove, 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  397 

An  J  endless  ages  I'll  adore 

The  glories  of  thy  love. 
— 5  [Sweet  Jesus!  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring ; 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 

From  all  thy  graces  spring. 
e  6  Haste  my  Beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  bless'd  abode ; 
e      Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 

-My  Saviour  and  my  God.] 

HYMN  76-    C.  M. 

The  Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light, 
XX  That  cloth'd  himself  in  clay  ; 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death, 

And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 

Since  our  Emmanuel  rose  ; 

He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 

And  spoird  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  nonor  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down  ; 
Our  Jesus  rills  the  middle  seat 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

5  [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode; 
Sweet  be  the  accent  of  our  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

6  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings, 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Emmanuel's  praise.] 

HYMN  77-    L.  M. 

The  Christian    Warfare. 

e  1   [OTAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears. 
O  And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Where  thy  great  Captain  Saviour's  gone. 
— 2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquish'd  foes ; 


398  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

o      Thy  Jesus  nail'd  them  to  the  cross, 

And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose.] 

a  3  [What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite  ] 

—  Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

To  fiery  deeps,  and  endless  night. 
e  4  What  though  thine  inward  lusts  rebel] 
Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life ; 

—  The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 

Thall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife.] 
e  5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
o      There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glitt'ring  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

y  6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

HYMN  78.     CM. 

Redemption  by  Christ. 

1  TTTHEN  the  first  parents  of  our  race 

VV    RebelPd  and  lost  their  God, 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood ; 

2  Infinite  pity  touch 'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son ; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array  ; 
And  wrapp'd  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4  His  living  power,  and  dying  love, 

Redeem'd  unhappy  men, 
And  rais'd  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 

We  joyfully  resign ; 
Bless'd  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honor  shall  forever  be 

The  business  of  our  days  ; 
For  ever  shall  our  thankful  tongues 
Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  399 

HYMN   79-     C.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

a  1  T)LUN(t'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
Jl     We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 
i  2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld'our  helpless  grief; 
e      He  saw,  and,  O  amazing  love ! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 
3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 
With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
a      Enier'd  the  grave,  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

o  4  He  spoilVl  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 
And  brake  our  iron  chains ; 
Jesus  hath  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 
— 5  [In  vain  the  baffled  prince  of  hell 
His  cursed  projects  tries  ; 
We,  that  were  doom'd  his  endless  slaves, 
Are  rais'd  above  the  skies.] 
i/  6  O,  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 
Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

i   7  [Yes,  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

—  Our  souls  are  all  on  flame  ; 

o      Hosanna  round  the  spacious  earth 

To  thine  adored  name. 
o  8  Angels  assist  our  mighty  joys, 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold ; 

—  But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 

His  lovecan  ne'er"  be  told.] 

HYMN  80.    S.  M. 

God's  axeful  Power  and  Goodness. 

1  f\H}-  the  almighty  Lord  ! 

v_/  How  matchless  is  his  power  ! 
Tremble,  O  earth,  beneath  his  word, 
While  all  the  heavens  adore. 

2  Let  proud  imperious  kings 

Bow  low  before  his  throne  ! 
Crouch  to  his  feet,  ye  haughty  things, 
Or  he  shall  tread  vou  down. 


400  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

3  Above  the  skies  he  reigns, 

And,  with  amazing  blows, 
He  deals  insufferable  pains 
On  his  rebellious  foes. 

4  Yet,  everlasting  God, 

We  love  to  speak  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  equal  to  thy  rod, 
The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 

5  The  arms  of  mighty  love 

Defend  our  Sion  well, 
And  heavenly  mercy  walls  us  round 
From  Babylon  and  hell. 

6  Salvation  to  the  King 

Who  sits  enthron'd  above : 
Thus  we  adore  the  God  of  might, 
And  bless  the  God  of  love. 

HYMN  81.    C.  M. 

Our  Sins  the  cause  of  Christ's  Death. 

1  A  ND  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes, 
XJl  Now  I  begin  to  see : 

Oh  the  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done : 
What  murd'rous  things  they  be  ! 

2  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 

That  thy  fair  body  tore  1 
Monsters,  that  stain'd  those  heavenly  limbs 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  1 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

My  dearest  Lord  was  slain, 
When  justice  seiz'd  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  1 

4  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  peace, 

I'll  wound  my  God  no  more: 
Hence  from  my  heart,  ye  sins,  begone, 
For  Jesus  I  adore. 

5  Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arms 

From  grace's  magazine, 
And  I'll  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 

HYMN  82-  C.M. 

Redemption  and  Protection  from  Spiritual  Enemies. 

1     A  RISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
~t\.  And  triumph  in  my  God; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 


Book  U-]  HYMNS.  401 

•2  He  rais'd  me  from  the  depths  of  sin, 
The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fix'd  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  1  fell. 

4  The  arms  of  everlasting  love, 
Beneath  my  soul  he  plac'd, 
And  on  the  Rock  of  ages  set 
My  slipp'ry  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  bless 'd  abode 

Is  wall'd  around  with  grace ; 
Salvation,  for  a  bulwark,  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  spite, 

And  all  his  legions  roar ; 
Almighty  mercy  guards  my  life, 
And  bounds  his  raging  power. 

e  6  Arise,  my  soul,  awake  my  voice, 
And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing  ; 

0  Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 

My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

HYMN  83-    C.  M. 

The  Passion  and  Exaltation  of  Christ. 

1  rpHUS  saith  the  ruler  of  the  skies, 
JL    "  Awake,  my  dreadful  sword  ; 

"  Awake,  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  Man, 
"  My  fellow,"  saith  the  Lord. 

2  Vengeance  receiv'd  the  dread  command, 

And  armed,  down  she  flies, 
a      Jesus  submits  t'  his  Father's  hand, 
a         And  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

e  3  But  O !  the  wisdom  and  the  grace 
That  join  with  vengeance  now ! 
i       He  dies  to  save  our  guilty  race, 
o         And  yet  he  rises  too. 

— 4  A  person  so  divine  was  he, 
Who  yielded  to  be  slain, 
That  he  could  give  his  soul  away, 
And  take  his  life  again. 

0  5  Live,  glorious  Lord!  and  reign  on  high! 

Let  every  nation  sing, 
u      And  angels  sound  with  endless  joy, 

The  Saviour  and  the  King. 


402  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

HYMN  84-  S.  M. 

The  same. 

1  /^lOME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
\J  Your  noblest  music  bring  ; 
'Tis  Christ,  the  everlasting  God, 

And  Christ,  the  man,  we  sing. 

2  Tell  how  he  took  our  flesh, 

To  take  away  our  guilt ; 
Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  blood 
That  hellish  monsters  spilt. 
u  3  [Alas !  the  cruel  spear 

Went  deep  into  his  side, 
And  the  rich  flood  of  purple  gore 
Their  murd'rous  weapons  dy'd.] 
4  [The  waves  of  swelling  grief 
Did  o'er  his  bosom  roll, 
And  mountains  of  almighty  wrath 
Lay  heavy  on  his  soul.] 
u  5  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 
He  bow'd  his  awful  head  ; 
e      Yet  he  arose,  to  live  and  reign 

When  death  itself  is  dead. 
— 6  No  more  the  bloody  spear, 

The  cross  and  nails  no  more: 
For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 
7  There  the  Redeemer  sits, 

High  on  his  Father's  throne; 
i       The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 

And  smiles  upon  his  Son. 
u  8  There  his  full  glories  shine 
With  uncreated  rays. 
And  bless  his  saints'  and  angels'  eyes 
To  everlasting  days. 

HYMN  85-     C.  M. 

Sufficiency  of  Pardon. 

i  1  "\T7"HY  does  your  fice,  ye  humble  souls, 
\  >     Those  mournful  colors  wear? 
What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your  faith, 
And  nourish  your  despair} 
— 2  What  though  your  num'rous  sins  exceed 
The  stars  that  fill  the  skies, 
And,  aiming  at  th'  eternal  throne, 
Like  pointed  mountains  rise  1 


Iook  II.]  HYMNS.  403 

3  What  thoupli  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 
The  wide  creation  swell, 
And  hath  its  curs'd  foundations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell ! 
a  4  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows, 
Of  never-failing  grace; 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  veins 
The  sacred  flood  increase. 
o  5  It  rises  high  and  drowns  the  hills, 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound  ; 
—    Now,  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 

Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found, 
o  6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace 
That  buries  all  our  faults, 
And  pard'ning  blood,  that  swells  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 

HYMN   86-     C.  M. 
Freedomfrom  Sin  and  Misery  in  Heaven. 

u  1   /^vUR  sins,  alas!  how  strong  they  be  • 
VJ  And,  like  a  violent  sea, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  hurry  us  away. 
— 2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar  ! 
i       But  death  shall  laud  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 
3  There,  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands, 
Our  speedy  feet  shall  move  ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love, 
e  -4  Thpre  shall  we  sit.  and  sing,  and  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  grace, 
Till  heavenly  rapture  fire  our  hearts, 
And  smile  in  every  face. 
— 5  For  ever  his  dear  sacred  name 
Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 
o      And  Jesus,  and  salvation,  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

HYMN  87.    C.  M. 

The  divine  Glories  above  our  Reason. 

a  1  TTOW  wondrous  great!  how  glorious  bright 
XI  Must  our  creator  be, 
Who  dwells  amidst  the  dazzling  light 
Of  vast  infinity ! 


404  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

— 2  Our  soaring  spirits  upward  rise 

Tow'rds  the  celestial  throne: 
i       Fain  would  we  see  the  Messed  Three, 

And  the  almighty  One. 
— 3  Our  reason  stretches  all  its  wings 

And  climbs  above  the  skies  : 
a      But  still  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 

Our  grov'ling  reason  lies. 
i  4  [Lord,  here  we  bend  our  humble  souli , 

And  awfully  adore ; 
For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  mind, 

Can  stretch  a  thought  no  more.] 
u  5  Thy  glories  infinitely  rise 

Above  our  lab 'ring  tongue  ; 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 

To  form  an  equal  song. 
i  6  [In  humble  notes  our  faith  adores 

The  great  mysterious  King  ; 
o      While  angels  strain  their  nobler  powers, 

And  sweep  th'  immortal  string.] 

HYMN  88-    CM. 

Salvation. 

1  O  ALVATION !  O  the  joyful  sound ! 

0  'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 

A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 

A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
a  2  Bury'd  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
e      But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 

To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
y  3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly, 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
u      While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

HYMN  89.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Victory  over  Satan. 

1  TT  OS  ANNA  to  our  conquering  King! 
XX  The  prince  of  darkness  flies, 

His  troops  rush  headlong  down  to  hell, 
Like  lightning  from  the  skies. 

a  2  There,  bound  in  chains,  the  lions  roar, 
And  fright  the  rescu'd  sheep; 

—    But  heavy  bars  confine  their  power 
And  malice  to  the  deep. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  405 

e  3  Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King ! 
All  hail,  incarnate  love  ! 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wait 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 
y  4  Thy  vict'ries  and  thy  deathless  fame 
'Through  the  wide  world  shall  run: 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumphs  thou  hast  won. 

HYMN  90-    C.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ  for  Pardon  and  Sanctification. 


XH 


Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 
e  2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ; 

—  "Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come 

••  And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 
e  3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief: 

—  I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord; 
a  O!  help  my  unbelief. 

4  [To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 
Incarnate  God,  I  fly; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 
— 5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King, 
My  reigning  sins  subdue  : 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 
With  all  his  hellish  crew.] 
u  6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 
On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  "my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

HYMN  91-  C.  M. 

The  Glory  of  Christ  in  heaven. 

1  f\  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
v/  The  glories  of  the  place, 
"Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 

Of  his  o'erflowing  grace! 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 


406  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

•3  [Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers,  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 
Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet.] 

i  5  Those  soft,  those  blessed  feet  of  his, 

That  once  rude  iron  tore, 
o      High  on  a  throne  of  light  they  stand, 

And  all  the  saints  adore. 

i  6  His  head,  the  dear  majestic  head, 

That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
o      See  what  immortal  glories  shine, 

And  circle  it  around ! 

—7  This  is  the  Man,  th'  exalted  Man, 
Whom  we  unseen  adore ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

8  [Lord,  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  bless'd  abode  ! 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise, 
To  our  incarnate  God !  ] 

9  And  while  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight, 

We  long  to  leave  our  clay ; 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots,  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  souls  away. 

HYMN  9£.    C.  M. 

The  Church  saved,  and  her  Enemies  disappointed. 
[Composed  the  5th  of  November,  1694.] 

1  O  HOUT  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys 
O  Through  the  whole  nation  run  ; 
Ye  western  skies,  resound  the  noise 

Beyond  the  rising  sun. 

2  Thee,  mighty  God,  our  souls  admire; 

Thee  our  glad  voices  sing ; 

And  join  with  the  celestial  choir 

To  praise  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Thy  power  the  whole  creation  rules  ; 

And  on  the  starry  skies 
Sits  smiling  at  the  weak  designs 
Thine  envious  foes  devise. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  407 

4  Thy  scorn  derides  their  feeble  rage ; 

And,  with  an  awful  frown, 
Flings  vast  confusion  on  their  plots, 
And  shakes  their  Babel  down. 

5  [Their  secret  fires  in  caverns  lay, 

And  we  the  sacrifice ; 
But  gloomy  caverns  strove  in  vain 
To  'scape  all-searching  eyes. 

6  Their  dark  designs  were  all  reveal'd, 

Their  treasons  all  betray'd  : 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  that  broke  the  snare 
Their  cursed  hands  had  laid.] 

7  In  vain  the  busy  sons  of  hell 

Still  new  rebellions  try: 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  rage, 
And  vex  away  and  die. 

8  Almighty  grace  defends  our  land 

From  their  malicious  power; 
Then  let  us  with  united  songs, 
Almighty  grace  adore. 

HYMN  93-    S.  M. 

God  Jill,  and  in  AIL  —  Psalm  lxxiii.  25- 

1  1\/TY  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
1VJ.  To  thee,  to  thee  I  call; 
I  cannot  live,  if  thou  remove, 

For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  [Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 

This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here  ; 
If  thou  depart  'tis  hell.] 

3  [The  smilings  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace 
And  nowhere  else  but  there.] 

4  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss  ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is.] 

5  [Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face.] 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford ; 


08  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love 

Where  all  my. pleasures  roll : 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

8  [To  thee  my  spirits  fly 

With  infinite  desire ; 
And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie ; 
Dear  Jesus,  raise  me  higher.] 

HYMN  94.   C.  M. 

God  my  only  Happiness.  —  Psal.  lxxiii.  25. 

1  1\/TY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
1VJL  My  everlasting  all ; 

I  've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  [What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies^ 

And  this  inferior  clod  ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 
There's  nothing  like  my  God.] 

3  [In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light, 
'Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon ; 
If  thou  withdraw  'tis  night.] 

4  And  whilst  upon  my  restless  bed, 

Among  the  shades  I  roll, 
If  my  Redeemer  shows  his  head, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul.] 

5  To  thee  we  owe  our  wealth,  and  friends, 

And  health,  and  safe  abode  : 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things, 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

6  How  vain  a  toy  is  glitt'ring  wealth, 

If  once  compar'd  to  thee  1 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  "friends  to  me  1 

7  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  call'd  the  stars  my  own  ; 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone ! 

8  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 


Book  II.]      ,  HYMNS.  409 

HYMN  95-    C.  M. 

Look  on  himwhom  they  pierced,  and  mourn. 

u  1  TNPINITE  grief!  amazing  wo! 

JL  Behold  my  bleeding  Lord  ! 
—    Hell  and  the" Jews  conspir'd  his  death, 

And  us'd  the  Roman  sword. 
u  2  Oh,  the  sharp  pangs  of  smarting  pain 
My  dear  Redeemer  bore ! 
When  knotty  whips  and  ragged  thorns, 
His  sacred  body  tore  ! 
— 3  But  knotty  whips  and  ragged  thorns 
In  vain  do  I  accuse  ! 
In  vain  I  blame  the  Roman  bands, 
And  the  more  spiteful  Jews. 

a  4  'Twas  you.  my  sins,  my  cruel  sins, 
His  chief  tormentors  were ; 
Each  of  my  crimes  became  a  nail, 
And  unbelief  the  spear. 
5  'Twas  you  that  pull'd  the  vengeance  down 
Upon  his  guiltless  head; 
e      Break,  break  my  heart,  O  burst  mine  eyes, 
i  And  let  my  sorrows  bleed  ! 

0  6  Strike,  mighty  grace,  my  flinty  soul, 

Till  melting  waters  flow, 
And  deep  repentance  drown  mine  eyes 
In  undissembled  wo. 

HYMN  96-    C.  M. 

Distinguishing-  Love;  or,  Angels  punished  and  SSIen  sate:. 

1  "r\OWN  headlong  from  their  native  skies 
±J  The  rebel  angels  fell ; 

o      And  thunderbolts  of  flaming  wrath 
Pursu'd  them  deep  to  hell. 

2  Down  from  the  top  of  earthly  bliss 

Rebellious  man  was  hurl'd  ; 
i      And  Jesus  stoop'd  beneath  the  grave, 

To  reach  a  sinking  world. 
e  3  O  love  of  infinite  degree  ! 

Un  measurable  grace ! 
a      Must  heaven's  eternal  Darling  die, 

To  save  a  trait'rous  race ! 
u  4  Must  angels  sink  for  ever  down, 

And  burn  in  quenchless  fire, 
—    While  God  forsakes  his  shining  throne 

To  raise  us,  wretches,  higher) 
18 


410  HYMNS.  .    [Book  II. 

ji5  0,  for  this  love,  let  earth  and  skies 
With  hallelujahs  ring, 
And  the  full  choir  of  human  tongues 
All  hallelujahs  sing. 

HYMN  97.    L.    M. 

The  same. 

a  1  "17  ROM  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell, 
a      A.     And  wrath  and  darkness  chain'd  them 
a      But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  his  bliss,  [down : 
e         And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 
u  2  Amazing  work  of  sovereign  grace, 

That  could  distinguish  rebels  so ! 
a      Our  guilty  treasons  call'd  aloud 

For  everlasting  fetters  too. 

e  3  To  thee,  to  thee,  almighty  Love, 

Our  souls,  ourselves,  our  all  we  pay ; 

y      Millions  of  tongues  shall  sound  thy  praise 
On  the  bright  hills  of  heavenly  day. 

HYMN  98-    CM. 

Hardness  of  Heart  complained  of. 

1  "I\/rY  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is ! 
IVJL  How  heavy  here  it  lies ; 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast, 

Just  like  a  rock  of  ice ! 

2  Sin,  like  a  raging  tyrant,  sits 

Upon  this  flinty  throne, 
And  every  grace  lies  bury'd  deep 
Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  joys  above  ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith, 
And  chills  my  flaming  love 

4  When  smiling  mercy  courts  my  soul, 

With  all  its  heavenly  charms, 
This  stubborn,  this  relentless  thing, 
Would  thrust  it  from  my  arms.  i# 

5  Against  the  thunders  of  thy  word, 

Rebellious  I  have  stood  ; 
My  heart,  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 
And  terrors  of  a  God. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  steep  this  rock  of  mine 

In  thine  own  crimson  sea  ! 
None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
Can  melt  the  flint  away. 


Book  II.J  HYMNS.  411 

HYMN  99-     C.  M. 

The  Book  of  God's  Decrees. 

u  1  X  ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 

-Li  Abas'd  before  their  God; 
—    Whate'er  his  sovereign  grace  has  form'd, 

He  governs  with  a  nod. 
a  2  [Ten  thousand  ages  are  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 

Stood  present  to  his  thought. 
— 3  There's  not  a  sparrow,  nor  a  worm, 

But's  found  in  his  decrees ; 
o      He  raises  monarchs  to  their  throne, 
i  And  sinks  them  as  he  please.] 

e  4  If  light  attends  the  course  I  run, 

'Tis  he  provides  those  rays  ; 
a      And  'tis  his  hand  that  guides  my  sun, 

If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 
—5  Yet  I  would  not  be  much  concern'd, 

Nor  vainly  long  to  see 
The  volumes  of  his  deep  decrees, 

What  months  are  writ  for  me. 
i  6  When  he  reveals  the  book  of  life, 

O  may  I  read  my  name 
e      Among  the  chosen"  of  his  love, 

The  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  100-  L.  M. 

The  Presence  of  Christ  is  the  Life  of  my  Sou!. 

1  TTOW  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought, 
XJ_  How  it  distracts  and  tears  my  heart, 
If  God  at  last,  my  sovereign  Judge, 

Should  frown,  and  bid  my  soul  "  Depart !" 

2  Lord,  when  I  quit  this  earthly  stage, 

Where  shall  I  fly  but  to  thy  breast  I 
For  I  have  sought  "no  other  home ; 
For  I  have  learn'd  no  other  rest. 

3  I  cannot  live  contented  here 

Without  some  glimpses  of  thy  face  ; 

And  heaven  without  thy  presence  there, 

Will  be  a  dark  and  tiresome  place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  day, 

And  hold  my  thoughts  aside  from  thee, 
The  shining  hours  of  cheerful  light 
Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me. 


412  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

5  And  if  no  evening  visit's  paid 

Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soul, 
How  dull  the  night !  how  sad  the  shade! 
How  mournfully  the  minutes  roll ! 

6  This  flesh  of  mine  might  learn  as  soon 

To  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood; 
To  breathe,  when  vital  air  is  gone, 
Or  thrive  and  grow  without  my  food. 

7  [Christ  is  my  light,  my  life,  my  care, 

My  blessed  hope,  my  heavenly  prize, 
Dearer  than  all  my  passions  are, 
My  limbs,  my  bowels,  or  my  eyes. 

8  The  strings  that  twine  about  my  heart, 

Tortures  and  racks  may  tear  them  off; 
But  they  can  never,  never  part 
With  their  dear  hold  of  Christ,  my  love.] 

9  [My  God,  and  can  an  humble  child, 

That  loves  thee  with  a  flame  so  high, 
Be  ever  from  thy  face  exil'd, 
Without  the  pity  of  thine  eye  1 

10  Impossible  !  —  for  thine  own  hands 

Have  ty'd  my  heart  so  fast  to  thee, 
And  in  thy  book  the  promise  stands, 
That  where  thou  art  thy  friends  must  be.] 

HYMN  101.    CM. 

The  World's  three  chief  Temptations. 

1  "TT7"HEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 

VV     We  look  on  things  below, 

Honor  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 

How  vain  and  dangerous  too. 

2  [Honor's  a  puff  of  noisy  breath  ; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
And  venture  everlasting  death, 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 

3  While  others  starve  the  nobler  mind, 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food, 
T'  indulge  a  sordid  lust.] 

4  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense, 

Are  dang'rous  snares  to  souls : 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flatt'ring  sweet, 
And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-sufficient  good, 

My  portion  and  my  choice; 


Book  II.]  HYMNS  413 

In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fill'd, 

And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 

6  In  vain  the  world  accosts  my  ear, 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew  : 

I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 

Nor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 

HYMN    102-  L.  M. 

A  Happy  Resurrection. 

1  "JVTO  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
±\   But,  with  a  cheerful  gasp,  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave 

These  dying,  with'ring  limbs  of  mine. 

a  2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 

And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust, 
e      My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew, 

At  the  revival  of  the  just. 
y  3  Break,  sacred  morning,  through  the  skies, 
—        Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day ; 
e      Cut  short  the  hours,  dear  Lord,  and  come  ; 
a  Thy  ling 'ring  wheels,  how  long  they  stay ! 

4  [Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 

The  light  of  thy  returning  face, 
And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips 

Where  God  has  shed  his  richest  grace.] 
e  5  [Haste  then  upon  the  wings  of  love, 

Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 

And  sing  the  triumphs  of  the  day.] 

HYMN  SO 3-   C.  M. 

Christ's  Commission.  —  John  iii.  16,  17. 

1  /~10ME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
\J  With  new  melodious  songs ; 
Come,  tender  to  almighty  grace 
The  tributes  of  your  tongues, 
i  2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 
That  pity VI  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

— 3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  arm'd 
With  a  revenging  rod, 
No  hard  commission  to  perforin 
The  vengeance  of  a  God ! 


414  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

i  4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
e      When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 

And  brought  salvation  down. 
— 5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry; 
o      Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 

And  you  shall  never  die. 
i  6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offer'd  grace ; 
e      We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
o         And  give  the  Father  praise. 

HYMN  l©4r.  S.  M. 

The  Same. 

1  T3  AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
XV  To  an  immortal  tune, 
o      Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 

Celestial  grace  has  done, 
e  2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bid  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 
— 3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 
No  terror  clothes  his  brow : 
No  bolts,  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below, 
i   4  'Twas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne, 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent,  with  pardons,  down 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 
e  5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 
Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 

—  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offer'd  peace, 
i   6  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call : 

—  We  lay  an  humble  claim 

To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
o         And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

HYMN   105-     C.  M. 

Repentance  flowing  from  the  Patience  of  Qod. 

i  1     A  ND  are  we  wretches  yet  alive  1 

-Lx.  And  do  we  yet  rebel '? 
a      'Tis  boundless,  'tis  amazing  love 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 


Book  II. J  HYMNS.  415 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 
Would  sink  us  down  to  flames  ; 
And  threat'ning  vengeance  rolls  above, 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

— 3  Almighty  goodness  cries  "  Forbear!" 

And  strait  the  thunder  stays; 
i      And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath, 

And  weary  out  his  grace  I 

u  4  Lord,  we  have  long  abus'd  thy  love, 
Too  long  indulg'd  our  sin ; 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 
What  rebels  we  have  been, 
e  5  No  more,  ye  lusts,  shall  ye  command ; 
No  more  will  we  obey ; 
Stretch  out,  O  God,  thy  conquering  hand, 
And  drive  thy  foes  away. 

HYMN  106-     C  M. 

Repentance  at  the   Cross. 

u  1  f\H !  if  my  sou]  was  form'd  for  wo, 
\J  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ! 
Repentance  should,  like  rivers,  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 
12  'Twas  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 
Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 
— 3  Oh !  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 
That  crucified  my  God ! 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  naiPd  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 
4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 
My  heart  has  so  decreed  ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

i    5  Whilst,  with  a  melting  broken  heart, 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
o      I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 

And  slay  the  murd'rers  too. 

HYMN   107-     C.  M. 

The  everlasting  Absence  of  God  intolerable. 

1  HHHAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
-L    Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 


416  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

i  2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
—       Pronounce  the  sound,  u  Depart !" 
a  3  [The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 

Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
a      'Twould  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 

With  most  tormenting  fear.] 
xi  4  [What,  to  be  banish'd  for  my  life, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die ! 
To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 

Yet  death  for  ever  fly  !] 
a  5  Oh,  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 

I  must  not  taste  his  love ! 

6  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around 
And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 
e  7  O!  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 
Is  graven  on  thy  hands, 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 
8    [Give  me  one  kind  assuring  word, 
To  sink  my  fears  again, 
And,  cheerfully,  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  three  score  years  and  ten.] 

HYMN  108-    CM. 

Access  to  the  Throne  of  Grace  by  a  Mediator. 

J   i^lOME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
\J  Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 
a  2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath, 
And  shot  devouring  flame  ; 
Our  God  appear 'd  consuming  fire 
And  vengeance  was  his  name. 
— 3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood 
That  calm'd  his  frowning  face, 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And  turn'd  the  wrath  to  grace, 
e  4  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet 
And  venture  near  the  Lord, 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  417 

No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 

Nor  double  flaming  sword. 
— 5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  open'd  by  the  Son ; 
o      High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 

And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 
y  6  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  advocate  on  high ; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 

Who  lays  his  fury  by. 

HYMN  109    L.  M. 

The  Darkness  of  Providence, 

1  T  ORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
-Li  Th'  obscure  abyss  of  Providence, 
u      Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines  ; 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 
a  2  Now  thou  array'st  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile: 

—  We,  through  the  cloud,  believe  thy  grace, 

Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 
3  Tlirough  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 
We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight, 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Tlirough  all  the  briers,  and  the  night. 
i  4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 

Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below, 

—  Still  we  must  lean  upon  our  God, 

o  Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 

HYMN  HO-  S.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death,  in  hope  of  the  Resurrection. 
i   1     \  ^D  must  this  body  die  ? 

-/~\_  This  mortal  frame  decay? 
a      And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 

Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  ? 
— 2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 
e      Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes, 

To  put  it  on  afresh. 
— 3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 
e  4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
18* 


418  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

And  every  shape  and  every  face, 

Look  heavenly  and  divine. 
— 5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love ; 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 

And  sing  his  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
o      Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise, 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

HYMN  111.    CM. 

Thanksgiving  for  victory  ;  or,   Ood's  Dominion  and  o\ 
Deliverance. 

1  ^ION  rejoice,  and  Judah  sing, 
JLi  The  Lord  assumes  his  throne  ; 
Come,  let  us  own  the  heavenly  King* 

And  make  his  glories  known. 

2  The  great,  the  wicked,  and  the  proud, 

From  their  high  seats  are  hurl'd  ; 
Jehovah  rides  upon  a  cloud, 
And  thunders  through  the  world. 

3  He  reigns  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 

Distributes  mortal  crowns ; 
Empires  are  fix'd  beneath  his  smiles, 
And  totter  at  his  frowns. 

4  Navies,  that  rule  the  ocean  wide, 

Are  vanquish'd  by  his  breath; 
And  legions,  arm'd  with  power  and  pride 
Descend  to  watery  death. 

5  Let  tyrants  make  no  more  pretence 

To  vex  our  happy  land  ; 
Jehovah's  name  is  our  defence ; 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand. 

6  [Still  may  the  King  of  grace  descend 

To  rule  us  by  his  word  ; 
And  all  the  honours  we  can  give 
Be  orTer'd  to  the  Lord.] 

HYMN  119.     L.  M. 

Angels  ministering  to  Christ  and  the  Saints. 

1  pi  R PAT  God!  to  what  a  glorious  height 
\J~  Hast  thou  ad  vane 'd  the  Lord,  thy  Son' 
•Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 
Are  made  the  servants  of  nis  throne. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  419 

a  2  Before  his  feet  thine  armies  wait, 

e  And,  swift  as  flames  of  fire,  they  move, 

—    To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 

In  works  of  vengeance,  and  of  love. 
3  His  orders  run  through  all  the  hosts, 
Legions  descend,  at  his  command, 
To  shield  and  guard  our  native  coasts, 
When  foreign  rage  invades  our  land. 

e  4  Now  are  they  sent  to  guard  our  feet 
Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet, 
In  traveling  the  heavenly  road. 
— 5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise  and  come, 
Send  a  beloved  angel  down 
Safe  to  conduct  my  spirit  home. 

HYMN  113-    C,  M. 

The  same. 

1  rpHE  majesty  of  Solomon, 
JL    How  glorious  to  behold ! 

The  servants  waiting  round  his  throne. 
The  iv'ry,  and  the  gold ! 

2  But,  mighty  God !  thy  palace  shines 

With  far  superior  beams ; 
Thine  angel-guards  are  swift  as  winds, 
Thy  ministers  are  flames. 

3  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 

His  entrance  on  the  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  fled, 
To  celebrate  his  birth. 

4  And,  when  oppress'd  with  pains  and  fears. 

On  the  cold  ground  he  lies, 
Behold,  a  heavenly  form  appears 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ,  our  King, 

Are  all  their  legions  given  ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
His  chosen  heirs  to  heaven. 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  run  through  their  hosts 

To  see  a  sinner  turn, 
That  Satan  has  a  captive  lost, 
And  Christ  a  subject  born. 

7  But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy, 

When  he  his  angels  sends 


!I 


420  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 
And  gather  in  his  friends. 

8  O !  could  I  say,  without  a  doubt, 
There  shall  my  soul  be  found, 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  shout. 
And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 

HYMN   114-  C.  M. 

Christ's  Death,  Victory,  and  Dominion. 

SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death ; 
He  conquer'd  when  he  fell : 
"'Tis  finish'd!"  said  his  dying  breath, 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell; 

2  "  'Tis  finish'd,"  our  Emmanuel  cries, 

The  dreadful  work  is  done  ! 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise, 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 

For  glory  and  renown, 
When  through  the  regions  of  the  dead 
He  pass'd  to  reach  the  crown. 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord  ; 
To  heaven  and  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 

5  The  saints  from  his  propitious  eye 

Await  their  several  crowns, 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terror  of  his  frowns. 

HYMN  1  1  5-  C.     M. 

God  the  Avenger  of  his  Saints;  or,  his  Kingdom  Supreme 

1  TTTGH  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 
XI  Reigns  the  Creator  God  ; 

Wide  as  the  whole  creation's  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 

2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 

To  him  ascribe  their  crown, 
Render  their  homage  at  his  feet, 
And  cast  their  glories  down. 
i  3  Know  that  his  Kingdom  is  supreme, 
Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vain  ; 
He  calls  you  gods,  that  awful  name ! 
But  ye  must  die  like  men. 
0  4  Then  let  the  sovereigns  of  the  globe 
Not  dare  to  vex  the  just ; 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  421 

He  puts  on  vengeance  like  a  robe, 
And  treads  the  worms  to  dust. 
a  5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth  be  wise, 

And  think  of  heaven  with  fear ; 

The  meanest  saint  that  you  despise 
Has  an  avenger  there. 

HYMN   116-     C.  M. 

Mercies  and  Thanks. 

1  TTOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
JjL  As  my  eternal  God, 
u      Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 

And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 
i  2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  I 
—    Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 

From  thine  exalted  head. 
e  3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine ! 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 

My  cheerful  hands  resign. 
— 4  Yet,  if  I  might  make  some  reserve, 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
e      I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great, 

That  I  should  give  him  all. 

HYMN  117.    L.  M. 

Living  and  Dying  with  God  present. 

1  T  CAXXOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord, 
J-  My  life  expires  if  thou  depart ; 

Be  thou,  my  heart,  still  near  my  God, 
And  thou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 

2  I  was  not  born  for  earth  or  sin, 

Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile  ; 
Yet  I  will  stay  my  Father's  time, 
And  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  awhile. 

3  Then,  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace, 

Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath, 
And,  with  a  smile  upon  my  face, 
Pass  the  important  hour  "of  death. 

HYMN  118-     L.  M. 

The  Priesthood  of  Christ. 

1  73L00D  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies, 
e      JD  "  Revenge !"  the  blood  of  Abel  cries ; 
i       But  the  dear  stream,  when  Christ  was  slain, 
-—    Speaks  peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 


422  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high, 
Behold  he  lays  his  vengeance  by ; 
And  rebels  that  deserve  his  sword, 
Become  the  fav 'rites  of  the  Lord, 
e  3  To  Jesus  let  our  praises  rise, 
Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice ; 
Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood. 

HYMN   119.    C.  M. 

The  Holy  Scriptures. 

1  T  ADEN  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears, 
JLi  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord  ; 

And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin  ; 
Here  the  fur  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife 

W7here  wit  and  reason  foil, 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

6  O  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command  ! 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

HYMN   120-     S.  M. 

The  Law  and  Gospel  joined  in  Scripture. 

1  rpHE  Lord  declares  his  will, 
JL    And  keeps  the  world  in  awe ; 
a      Amidst  the  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill 

Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 
— 2  The  Lord  reveals  his  face  ; 
And,  smiling  from  above, 
e      Sends  down  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
The  epistles  of  his  love. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  4-23 

— 3  The  sacred  words  impart 

Our  Maker's  just  commands  ; 

i       The  pity  of  his  melting  heart, 

o  And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

— i  [Hence  we  awake  our  fear, 

We  draw  our  comfort  hence  ; 
The  arms  of  grace  are  treasurd  here, 
And  armor  of  defence. 

5  We  learn  Christ  crucify'd, 

And  here  behold  his  blood  ; 
All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 
Will  do  us  little  good.] 

6  We  read  the  heavenly  word, 

We  take  the  offer  "d  grace, 
Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 
And  trust  his  promises. 

0  7  In  vain  shall  Satan  rage 

Against  a  book  divine, 
a      Where  wrath  and  lightning  guard  the  page, 
e         Where  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

HYMN  131.    L.  M. 

The  Law  and  Gospel  distinguished. 

1  rjlHE  law  commands,  and  makes  us  know 

JL    What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe  : 
e      But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 

Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will. 
a  2  The  Law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been  j 
e      Only  the  gospel  can  express 

Forgiving  love,  and  cleansing  grace. 
a  3  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 

Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once  ? 
e      But.  in  the  Gospel,  Christ  appears 

Pard  ning  the  guilt  of  num'rous  years. 
— 1  Iffy  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 

Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law  ; 
i       Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives : 

The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  lives. 

HYMN   122.    L.  M. 

Retirement  and  Meditation. 

1  IX/TY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
1VJL  A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  : 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 


424  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

i   2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  1 

— 3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense, 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence  ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

i  4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 

Let  noise  and  vanity  begone : 
t       In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

HYMN   1S3-     L.  M. 

The  Benefit  of  Public  Ordinances. 

1  \  WAY  from  every  mortal  care, 

J\.  Away  from  earth  our  souls  retreat: 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 

We  see  thy  feet,  and  we  adore ; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 
And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

u  3  WTiile  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 
United  groans  ascend  on  high  ; 

—  And  prayers  produce  a  quick  return 

Of  blessings  in  variety. 
a  4  If  Satan  rage,  and  sin  grows  strong, 

—  Here  we  receive  some  cheering  word ; 
e      We  gird  the  gospel  armour  on, 

o         To  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 
i  5  Or,  if  our  spirit  flints  and  dies, 

—  (Our  conscience  gall'dwith  inward  stings,) 
e      Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise, 

With  healing  beams  beneath  his  wings, 
a  G  Father  !  my  soul  would  still  abide 
Within  thy  temple,  near  thy  side; 
But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

HYMN  124.     C.  M. 

Moses,  Aaron,  and  Joshua. 

\  JnnlS  not  the  law  of  ten  commands 
X    On  holy  Sinai  given, 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands, 
Can  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  425 

2  'Tis  not  the  blood  which  Aaron  spilt, 

Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 
Can  buy  our  pardon  for  our  guilt, 
Or  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

a  3  Aaron,  the  priest,  resigns  his  breath, 
At  God's  immediate  will, 
And  in  the  desert  yields  to  death, 
Upon  th'  appointed  hill. 

4  And  thus,  on  Jordan's  yonder  side, 
The  tribes  of  Israel  stand, 
While  Moses  bow'd  his  head  and  died 
Short  of  the  promis'd  land, 
e  5  Israel  rejoice,  now  Joshua*  leads, 
He'll  bring  your  tribes  to  rest ; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 
The  ruler  and  the  priest. 

HYMN   12o-     L.  M. 

Faith  and  Repentance,  Unbelief  and  Impenitence. 

I  T  I FE  and  immortal  joys  are  given  [done, 
1  J  To   souls  that  mourn  the  sins  they've 
Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heaven, 
By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 

a  2  Wo  to  the  wretch,  who  never  felt 
The  inward  pangs  of  pious  grief! 
But  adds  to  all  his  crying  guilt 
The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief. 

3  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead, 

Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies: 
a      He  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head, 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 

HYMN   126.     C.  M. 

God  glorified  in  the  Gospel. 

1  ri^HE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 
JL    Invites  his  children  near; 

While  power,  and  truth,  and  boundless  love, 
Display  his  glories  here. 

2  Here,  in  the  gospel's  wondrous  frame, 

Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue  ; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name, 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew. 

3  Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lines, 

Thy  wonders  here  we  trace  ; 

Joshua,  the  same  with  Jesus,  which  signifies  a  Saviour. 


426  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

Wisdom  through  all  the  myst'ry  shines, 
And  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 

4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 
To  our  incarnate  God ; 
And  thy  revenging  justice  shows 
Its  honors  in  his  blood. 

e  5  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 
Our  warmer  thoughts  employs, 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rays, 
And  more  exalts  our  joys. 

HYMN   IS 7.     L.  M. 

Circumcision   and  Baptism.  (Written  only  for  those  tohc 
practice  infant  baptism.) 

I  rpHUS  did  the  sons  of  Abra'm  pass 
JL    Under  the  bloody  seal  of  grace  ; 
The  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke. 

9  By  milder  way9  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  cov'nant  and  his  love; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace, 
And  not  forbids  their  infant  race. 

3  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood, 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God  ; 
His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  pour'd  upon  the  head. 
e  4  Let  every  saint,  with  cheerful  voice, 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice ; 
Young  children  in  their  early  days 
Shall  give  the  God  of  Abra'm  praise. 

HYMN  128-     C.  M. 

Corrupt  Nature  from  Adam. 

1  T)LESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
J3  Adam,  our  Father,  stood, 

Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclin'd  ; 
Reason  hath  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh,  and  sense,  and  passion  reigns, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good ; 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  427 

4  Great  God !  renew  our  ruirrd  frame : 

Our  broken  powers  restore ; 
Inspire  us  with  an  heavenly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  Eternal  Spirit  !  write  thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

HYMN  120-    L.  M. 

We  walk  by  Faith,  not  by  Sight. 

1  ?rT~US  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

JL    We'  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear: 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 

Though  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  till  the  way. 

4  So  Abra'm  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
And  fir'd  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

HYMN   130-     C.  M. 

The  new  Creation. 

1  A  TTEXD,  while  God's  exalted  Son 
J\  Doth  his  own  glory  show  ; 
"Behold  I  sit  upon  my  throne, 

"  Creating  all  things  new. 

2  "Nature  and  sin  are  past  away, 

"And  the  old  Adam  dies; 
"My  hands  a  new  foundation  lay  — 
"See  the  new  world  arise  ! 

3  "  I'll  be  a  Sun  of  righteousness 

lt  To  the  new  heavens  I  make  ; 
"  None  but  the  new-born  heirs  of  grace 

"  My  glories  shall  partake." 
i  4  Mighty  Redeemer !  set  me  free 

From  my  old  state  of  sin ; 
O  make  my  soul  alive  to  thee, 

Create  new  powers  within. 


428  HYMNS.  [Book  II 

5  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine  ears, 
And  mould  my  heart  afresh  ; 
Give  me  new  passions,  joys  and  fears, 
And  turn  the  stone  to  flesh. 
— 6  Far  from  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
From  sin,  and  earth,  and  hell; 
In  the  new  world  that  grace  hath  made 
I  would  for  ever  dwell. 

HYMN  131.    L.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  the   Christian  Religion. 

o  1  T  ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

_Li  Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 
2  [What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around, 
And  search  from  pole  to  pole  again, 
There  shall  be  no  religion  found 
So  just  to  God,  so  safe  for  man.] 
— 3  In  vain  the  trembliug  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 
i  4  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands! 
—    Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be  ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 
e  5  Not  the  feign 'd  fields  of  heath'nish  bliss 

Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind  ; 
Nor  does  the  Turkish  paradise 
Pretend  to  joys  so  well  refin'd. 
— 6  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

HYMN  133-     C.  M. 

The  Offices  of  Christ. 

1  "\T7~E  bless  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

VV     That  comes  with  truth  and  grace ; 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

2  We  rev'rence  our  High  Priest  above, 

Who  offer 'd  up  his  blood, 

And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  429 

3  We  honor  our  exalted  King; 

How  sweet  are  his  commands! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin 
By  his  almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 

Who  eaves  by  diflPrent  ways:_ 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 

HYMN   133-    L.  M. 

The  Operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

e  1  T^TERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess, 

XL  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 
2  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 
o  3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin : 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 
— 4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 
e      Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys ; 
o      Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 
—    And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

HYMN  134.  C.  M. 

Circumcision  abolished. 

1  rr>HE  promise  was  divinely  free, 
X    Extensive  was  the  grace  ; 

"  I  will  the  God  of  Abra'm  be, 
"And  of  his  num'rous  race." 

2  He  said,  and  with  a  bloody  seal 

Confirm'd  the  words  he  spoke  : 
Long  did  the  sons  of  Abra'm  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke : 

3  Till  God's  own  Son.  descending  low, 

Gave  his  own  flesh  to  bleed ; 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessings  now, 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 

4  The  God  of  Abra'm  claims  our  praise; 

His  promises  endure  ; 
And  Christ  the  Lord,  in  gentler  ways, 
Makes  the  salvation  sure. 


430  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

HYMN  135-     L.  M. 

Types  and  Prophecies   of  Christ. 

1  OEHOLD  the  woman's  prom  is  'd  Seed ! 
_D  Behold  the  great  Messiah  comes  ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 

To  give  him  the  superior  room. 

2  Abra'm,  the  saint,  rejoic'd  of  old, 

When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw ; 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  fulfiller  of  the  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 

Obtain'd  their  chief  design,  and  ceas'd ; 
The  incense,  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet, 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head : 
e      Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  nations  own  the  promis'd  Seed. 

HYMN  130-     L.  M. 

Miracles  at  the  Birth  of  Christ. 

1  rpHE  King  of  glory  sends  his  Son 

JL    To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth  ; 
Behold  the  midnight  bright  as  noon, 
And  heavenly  hosts  declare  his  birth. 

2  About  the  young  Redeemer's  head, 

What  wonders  and  what  glories  meet ! 
An  unknown  star  arose  and  led 
The  eastern  sages  to  his  feet. 

3  Simeon  and  Anna  both  conspire, 

The  infant  Saviour  to  proclaim ; 
Inward  they  felt  the  sacred  fire, 
And  bless 'd  the  babe,  and  own'd  his  name. 

4  Let  Jews  and  Greeks  blaspheme  aloud, 

And  treat  the  holy  child  with  scorn  ; 
Our  souls  adore  th'  eternal  God 
Who  condescended  to  be  born. 

HYMN    137-     L.  M. 

Miracles  in  the  Life,  Death,  and  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

i  1  TJEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive! 
J3  Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders !  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name! 
2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 

—    And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  ; 


Book  II.J  HYMNS.  431 

The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

a  3  He  dies !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood ; 

e      He  rises  and  appears  a  God ! 

o      Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

— 4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

HYMN  138-    L.   If. 

The  Power  of  the  Oospel. 

1  rpHIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
_L    Sent  to  the  nations  from  above ; 

o      Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

— '2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind ; 

e      This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruin'd  creature  man. 

— 3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive, 
Sinners  obey  the  voice  and  live  : 
Dry  bones  are  rais'd,  and  cloth'd  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh. 

4  [Where  Satan  reign'd,  in  shades  of  night, 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light ; 

Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls, 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls. 

5  Lions,  and  beasts  of  savage  name, 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  lamb ; 

a      While  the  wide  world  esteems  it  strange, 
a      Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change.] 
— 6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 

Let  sinners  gaze  and  hate  me  too ; 
o      The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 

A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

HYMN  139-L.  M. 

The  Example  of  Christ. 

1  "|\/TY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
_LVJL  I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word, 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  defrence  to  thy  Father's  will, 


432  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

u  3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witness'd  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  vict'ry  too. 

— 4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ! 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  140.    C.  M. 

The  Examples  of  Christ  and  the  Saints. 

e  1  p  1VE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 
vJT  Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joyiF 
How  bright  their  glories  be ! 

u  2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 
And  wet  their  couch  with  tears  ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts  and  fears. 

— 3  I  ask  them, whence  their  vict'ry  came? 

They,  with  united  breath, 
e      Ascribe  their  conquests  to  the  Lamb, 

Their  triumph,  to  his  death. 

— 4  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  lie  trod, 
(His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast;) 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess'd  the  promis'd  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 
For  his  own  pattern  given; 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

HYMN   141.    CM. 

Faith  assisted  by  Sense;   or,  Preaching,  Baptism,  and  the 
Lord's  Supper. 

1  1\/TY  Saviour  God,  my  sovereign  Prince, 
JLVJL  Reigns  Far  above  the  skies  ; 

But  brings  his  graces  down  to  sense, 
And  helps  my  faith  to  rise. 

2  My  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  his  name, 

They  read  and  hear  his  word  ; 
My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same, 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  433 

3  Baptismal  water  is  design 'd 

To  seal  his  cleansing  grace, 
While  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wine, 
He  gives  his  saints  a  place. 

4  But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 

Can  make  my  flesh  so  clean, 
As  by  his  Spirit  and  his  blood 
He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

5  Not  choicest  meats,  or  noblest  wines, 

So  much  my  heart  refresh, 
As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  signs, 
And  feeds  upon  his  flesh. 

6  I  love  the  Lord,  who  stoops  so  low, 

To  give  his  word  a  seal : 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow, 
Exceeds  the  figures  still. 

HYMN  142     S.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ  our  Sacrifice. 

a  1  "VT OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
-L\    On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 
e  2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb; 
Takes  all  our  sins  away; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they, 
u  3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While,  like  a  penitent,  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 
— 4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 
e  5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove : 
y      We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

HYMX   143-  C.  M. 

Flesh  and  Spirit. 

1  "TTTHAT  diffrent  powers  of  grace  and  sin 
VV     Attend  our  mortal  state ! 
I  hate  the  thoughts  that  work  within, 
And  do  the  works  I  hate. 
19 


434  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

u  2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die, 

While  sin  and  Satan  reign  : 
o      Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high, 

For  grace  prevails  again. 

— 3  So  darkness  struggles  with  the  light, 
Till  perfect  day  arise, 
Water  and  fire  maintain  the  fight 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 
4  Thus  will  the  flesh  and  spirit  strive, 
And  vex  and  break  my  peace ; 
e      But  I  shall  quit  this  mortal  life, 
And  sin  for  ever  cease. 

HYMN  144.    L.  M. 

The  Effusion  of  the  Spirit;  or,  the  Success  of  the  Qospel. 

1  i^l  RE  AT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
VJ*  When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 
Whilst  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

i  2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave  ! 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save  ! 
Furnish 'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous  words 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

— 3  Thus  arm'd,  he  sent  his  champions  forth, 

o      From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north; 

—    "  Go !  and  assert  your  Saviour's  cause ; 
"Go!  spread  the  myst'ry  of  his  cross." 

4  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 
Of  what  almighty  force  they  are, 
To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low. 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdu'd ; 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

6  Great  King  of  Grace  !  my  heart  subdue ; 
I  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  sing  the  vict'ries  of  his  word. 

HYMN  145.    C.  M. 

Sight  through  a  Olass,  and  Face  to  Face. 

1  T  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace, 
-L  Through  which  my  Lord  is  seen, 
And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face, 
Without  a  glass  between. 


Book  II.J  HYMNS.  435 

a  2  O  that  the  happy  hour  were  come, 
To  change  my  faith  to  sight ! 

—  I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home, 

In  a  diviner  light. 

e  3  Haste,  my  beloved,  and  remove 
These  interposing  days; 

—  Then  shall  my  passions  all  be  love, 

And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 

HYMN   146-    L.  M. 

The  Vanity  of  Creatures;  or,  no  Rest  on  Earth. 

1  ]\/rA\  hath  a  soul  of  vast  desires, 
IVJL  He  burns  within  with  restless  fires; 
Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 

From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind  : 
We  try  new  pleasures  ;  but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

3  So,  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 
We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns; 
And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  God!  subdue  this  vicious  thirst, 
This  love  to  van  ity  and  dust ! 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refin'd. 

HYMN   147.    C  M. 

The  Creation  of  the    World.  —  Gen.  i. 

1  "  IVfO^  let  the  spacious  world  arise," 

±\   Said  the  Creator  Lord  ; 
At  once  th'  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 

2  [Dark  was  the  deep ;  the  waters  lay 

Confus'd,  and  drown'd  the  land; 
He  call'd  the  light ;  the  new-born  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 

3  He  bids  the  clouds  ascend  on  high ; 

The  clouds  ascend,  and  bear 
A  watery  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 

4  The  liquid  element  below 

Was  gathered  by  his  hand; 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 


436  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

5  With  herbs  and  plants,  (a  flow'ry  birth,) 

The  naked  globe  he  crown 'd, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth, 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6  Then  he  adorn'd  the  upper  skies: 

Behold  tiie  sun  appears : 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise 
To  mark  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  th'  almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame, 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  fish  of  every  name.] 

8  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth, 
And  grazing  beasts  of  various  form 
Rose  from  the  teeming  earth. 

9  Adam  was  form'd  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sovereign  of  the  rest, 

Design 'd  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 

With  God's  own  image  bless'd. 

10  Thus,  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye, 

The  young  creation  stood ; 
He  saw  the  building  from  on  high: 
His  word  pronounc'd  it  good. 

11  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  nature  stands. 

Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue  ; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 

HYMN  148-     CM. 

Ood  Reconciled  in  Christ. 


1  T\EARE3T  of  all  the  names  above, 
U  ¥ 


My  Jesus,  and  my  God 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

—2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 

The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 
e  3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
a      The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three, 

Are  terrors  to  my  mind, 
a  4  But  if  Emmanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins: 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  437 

His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 

His  grace  removes  my  sins. 
— 5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

The  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 

And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

HYMN  149.    C.  M. 

Honor  to  Magistrates;  or,  Government  from  Ood. 

1  "INTERNAL  Sovereign  of  the  sky, 
J_i  And  Lord  of  all  below, 

We  mortals  to  thy  Majesty 
Our  first  obedience  owe. 

2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme, 

And  bless  thy  providence, 
For  magistrates  of  meaner  name, 
Our  glory  and  defence. 

3  The  crowns  of  righteous  princes  shine, 

With  rays  above  the  rest, 
Where  laws  and  liberties  combine 
To  make  the  nation  bless'd.] 

4  Kingdoms  on  firm  foundations  stand, 

While  virtue  finds  reward; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land 
By  justice  and  the  sword. 

5  Let  Cesar's  due  be  ever  paid 

To  Cesar  and  his  throne ; 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 

HYMN  150.    C.  M. 

The  Deceitfulness  of  Sin. 

1  O  IN  hath  a  thousand  treach'rous  arts 
O  To  practise  on  the  mind  ; 

With  flatt'ring  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young  ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food ; 


438  HYMNS.  [Book  II 

Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

HYMN   151.    L.  M. 

Prophecy  and  Inspiration. 

1  5  inn  WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

_1_    The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word; 
His  spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirm 'd  the  messages  they  brought ; 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 

To  save  the  holy  words  from  death, 
i  3  Great  God  !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 

On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 

There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 
e  4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 

Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 
—    Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 

This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

HYMN   152.     C.  M. 

Sinai  and  Zion. — Heh.  xii.  18,  Sfc. 

a  1  IVfOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
l\l    The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word, 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke: 
e  2  But  we  are  come  to  Ziori's  hill, 
The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad, 
i  3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 
Of  angels  cloth'd  in  light! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven ! 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 
o  6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ; 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  439 

The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is 
Must  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

HYMN   153.     C.  M. 

The  Distemper,  Folly,  and  Madness  of  Sin. 

a  1  OIX,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
O  Infects  our  vital  blood ; 

—  The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 

And  the  physician,  God. 
a  2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And  we  draw  near  to  death ; 
e      But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead 

With  his  almighty  breath, 
a  3  Madness,  by  nature,  reigns  within, 

The  passions  burn  and  rage, 

—  Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 

The  inward  fire  assuage. 

a  4  [We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 
And  solid  good  despise ; 

—  Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 

Till  Jesus  makes  us  wise. 

a  5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 

We  drink  the  pois'nous  gall, 
e      And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell ; 

—  But  heaven  prevents  the  fall.] 

6  [The  man  possess'd  among  the  tombs, 
Cuts  his  own  flesh  and  cries : 
e      He  foams  and  raves  till  Jesus  comes, 
And  the  foul  spirit  flies.] 

HYMN   154-     L.  M. 

Self- Righteousness  insufficient. 

"TTTHERE  are  the  mourners,"  saith the  Lord, 
VV    "That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word  1 
"  That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day  ] 
"  Come,  make  my  name  your  trust  and  stay. 

2  "  [No  works  nor  duties  of  your  own 
■'Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone  ; 

"  *  The  robes  that  nature  may  provide, 
"Will  not  your  least  pollutions  hide. 

3  "The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows, 
"Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose  ; 

o  "Look  to  my  righteousness  and  live; 
"Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give.] 

♦Isaiah  xxviii.  22. 


440  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

— 4  "  Ye  sons  of  pride  that  kindle  coals 

"With  your  own  hands,  to  warm  your  souls; 

"Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 

"Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire. 
a  5  "This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands, 

"Hell  waits  you  with  her  iron  bands ; 
a  "  Ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow  there, 

"In  death,  in  darkness,  and  despair." 

HYMN  155     C.  M. 

Christ  our  Passover. 

a  1  T  O,  the  destroying  angel  flies 
-Li  To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land  ! 
The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 
e  2  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 
Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine  ; 
He  saw  the  blood  on  every  door, 
And  bless'd  the  peaceful  sign. 
— 3  Thus  the  appointed  lamb  must  bleed 

To  break  th'  Egyptian  yoke  ; 
e      Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed, 
And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

i  4  Lord,  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  too, 
With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 
Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 
This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 

—5  Jesus,  our  passover,  was  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
o      Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 

And  God's  avenging  sword. 

HYMN  156-     C  M. 

Presumption   and  Despair;    or,   Satan's  various   Tempta- 
tions. 

1  T  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms, 
±  I  hate  his  flatt'ring  breath  ; 

The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms, 
To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams, 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear; 
And  holds  us  still  in  wide  extremes, 
Presumption  or  despair. 

3  Now  he  persuades,  "  How  easy  'tis 

"To  walk  the  road  to  heaven;" 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  441 

Anon  he  swells  our  sins,  and  cries, 
"They  cannot  be  forgiven." 

4  [He  bids  voung  sinners,  "  Yet  forbear, 

"  To  think  of  God  or  death ; 
"  For  prayer  and  devotion  are 
"But  melancholy  breath." 

5  He  tells  the  aged,  "They  must  die, 

"  And  'tis  too  late  to  pray  ; 
"In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 

"  For  they  have  lost  their  day."] 
a  6  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne 

By  mischief  and  deceit, 
And*  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 

To  darkness  and  the  pit. 

o  7  Almighty  God,  cut  short  his  power; 
Let  him  in  darkness  dwell; 
And  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more, 
Confine  him  down  to  hell. 


N' 


HYMN  157-    CM. 

The  same. 

"OW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar, 
And  threatens  to  destroy ; 
He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour 
With  a  malicious  joy. 
o  2  Ye  sons  of  God,  oppose  his  rage; 
Resist,  and  he'll  begone  ; 

—  Thus  did  our  dearest  Lord  engage 

And  vanquish  him  alone. 

i  3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine ! 
Like  innocence  and  love  ; 

—  But  the  old  serpent  lurks  within, 

When  he  assumes  the  dove. 

e  4  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue, 

Ye  sons  of  Adam  fly ! 
a      Our  parents  found  the  snare  too  strong,, 

Nor  should  the  children  try. 

HYMN  158.     L.  M. 

Few  saved;  or,  the  almost  Christian,  the    Hypocrite,   and 
the  Apostate. 

a  1  "DROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
±J  And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrower  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 
19* 


442  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

i — 2  "  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 
i  Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command ! 

—    Nature  must  count  her  gold  hut  dross, 

If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land, 
u  3  The  fearful  soul,  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 
i — 4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain, 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new  ; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 

Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

HYMN  159-    C.  M. 

Jin  unconverted  State;  or,  Converting  Grace. 

u  1  [fl  RE  AT  King  of  glory  and  of  grace ! 
VJT  We  own  with  humble  shame 
How  vile  is  our  degen'rate  race, 
And  our  first  father's  name.] 
—2  From  Adam  flows  our  tainted  blood, 
The  poison  reigns  within ; 
Makes  us  averse  to  all  that's  good, 
And  willing  slaves  to  sin. 

3  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  iaws, 

And  then  reject  thy  grace  ; 
Engag'd  in  the  old  serpent's  cause, 
Against  our  Maker's  face .] 

4  We  live  estrang'd,  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the^distance  well ; 
With  haste,  we  run  the  dang'rous  road 

That  leads  to  death  and  hell, 
i   5  And  can  such  rebels  be  restor'd ! 

Such  natures  made  divine  ! 
o      Let  sinners  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 

And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 
e  6  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high, 

Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
o      To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh, 

And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 

HYMN  160.  L.  M. 

Custom  in  Sin. 

i  T  ET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
-Li  Put  off  the  spots  that  nature  gives ; 
Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 
And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives* 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  443 

2  As  well  might  Ethiopian  slaves 

Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin ; 
The  dead  as  well  may  leave  their  graves, 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long, 

'Twill  not  endure  the  least  control ; 
None  but  a  power  divinely  strong, 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the  soul. 

4  Great  God !  I  own  thy  power  divine,  _ 
That  works  to  change"  this  heart  of  mine; 
I  would  be  form'd  anew,  and  bless 

The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 

HYMN  161.    C.  M. 

Christian  Virtues;  or,  the  Difficulty  of  Conversion. 

1  Q TRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
O  That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 

'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  deny'd, 

The  mind  and  will  renew'd, 
Passion  suppress'd,  and  patience  try'd, 
And  vain  desires  subdu'd. 

3  [Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abas'd, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls.] 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banish'd  hence, 

(That  vile  idolatry,) 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint; 
We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 

And  pray, but  never  faint. 
i   6  Lord,  can  a  feeble  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ! 
o      Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 

And  give  the  free  reward. 

HYMN  162-    C.  M. 

The  Meditation  of  Heaven;  or,  the  Joys  of  Faith. 

1  "]\/T^~  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies, 
1V-L  And  look  within  the  veil ; 
B      There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 
The  waters  never  fail. 


444  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

—2  There  I  behold,  with  sweet  delight. 
The  blessed  Three  in  One; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 

e  3  His  promise  stands  for  ever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
—    He  binds  his  name  upon  his  arm 

And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings. 
How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  things 
The  present  we  compare ! 

e  5  I  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 
To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  I  for  ever  hope  to  dwell 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 

HYMN  163.   C.  M. 

Complaint  of  Desertion  and  Temptation. 

I  EAR  Lord  !  behold  our  sore  distress, 
_     Our  sins  attempt  to  reign  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  of  conquering  grace, 
And  let  thy  foes  be  slain. 

2  [The  lion, with  his  dreadful  roar, 

Affrights  thy  feeble  sheep; 

Reveal  the  glory  of  thy  power, 

And  chain  him  to  the  deep. 

3  Must  we  indulge  a  long  despair  1 

Shall  our  petitions  die  1 
Our  mournings  never  reach  thine  ear, 
Nor  tears  affect  thine  eye  ]] 

4  If  thou  despise  a  mortal  groan, 

Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 
An  Advocate  so  near  the  throne 
Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 

5  He  brought  the  Spirit's  powerful  sword, 

To  slay  our  deadly  foes  ; 
Our  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose. 

6  How  boundless  is  our  Father's  grace, 

In  height,  and  depth  and  length! 
He  made  his  Son  our  righteousness, 
His  Spirit  is  our  strength. 


!D 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  445 

HYMN   164-     C.  M. 

The  End  of  the  World. 

1  "TTTHY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so? 
VV    Why  should  we  fix  our  eves 
On  these  low  grounds,  where  sorrows  grow, 
And  every  pleasure  dies ! 
a  2  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour, 
e      There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 

And  joys  above  his  power. 
a  3  Nature  shall  be  dissolv'd  and  die, 

The  sun  must  end  his  race, 
—    The  earth  and  sea  for  ever  fly 

Before  my  Saviour's  face, 
e  4  When  will  the  glorious  morning  rise  ? 
When  the  last  trumpet  sound, 
And  call  ths  nations  to  the  skies 
From  underneath  the  ground  1 

HYMN  165.    C.  M. 

Unfruitfulness,  Ignorance,  and   Unsanctified  Affections. 

u  1  T  OXG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
1  A  Of  thy  salvation,  Lord; 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word ! 
a  2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 
And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  mem'ry  can  retain ! 
3  [My  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God, 
How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne !] 
u  4  [How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 
How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there !] 
— 5  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 
To  give  thv  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 
e  6  [Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die.] 


446  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

HYMN  166.    C.  M. 

The  Divine  Perfection. 

1  TTOW  shall  I  praise  th'  eternal  God, 
JJL  That  infinite  unknown? 

i       Who  can  ascend  his  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  his  throne  2 

2  The  great  Invisible  !  he  dwells 

Conceal 'd  in  dazzling  light ; 
But  his  all-searching  eye  reveals 

The  secrets  of  the  night. 
— 3  [Those  watchful  eyes  that  never  sleep, 

Survey  the  world  around ; 
a      His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown 'd.J 
o  4  Speak  we  of  strength?  his  arm  is  strong, 

To  save  or  to  destroy  ; 
a      Infinite  years  his  life  prolong, 

And  endless  is  his  joy. 
— 5  [He  knows  no  shadow  of  a  change 

Nor  alters  his  decrees  ; 
u      Firm  as  a  rock  his  truth  remains 

To  guard  his  promises.] 
u  6  Sinners  before  his  presence  die : 

How  holy  is  his  name! 

—  His  anger  and  his  jealousy 

Burn  like  devouring  flame.] 
a  7  Justice  upon  a  dreadful  throne, 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God, 
e      While  mercy  sends  her  pardons  down, 

Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood, 
a  8  Now  to  my  soul,  immortal  King, 

—  Speak  some  forgiving  word  ; 
e      Then  'twill  be  double  jov  to  sing 
o  The  glories  of  my  Lord. 

HYMN  167-    L.  M. 

The  Divine  Perfections. 

1  p  RE  AT  God !  thy  glories  shall  employ 
VX  My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy ; 

My  lips,  in  songs  of  honor,  bring 
Their  tribute  to  th'  eternal  King.  ' 

2  [Earth  and  the  stars,  and  worlds  unknown, 
Depend,  precarious,  on  his  throne; 

All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word, 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord.] 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  447 

3  [His  sovereign  power  what  mortal  knows  1 
if  he  commands,  who  dare  oppose  ? 

With  strength  lie  girds  himself  around 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  ground.] 

4  [Who  shall  pretend  to  teach  him  skill, 
Or  guide  the  counsels  of  his  will ) 
His  wisdom,  like  a  sea  divine, 
Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  line. 

5  [His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Burns  with  immortal  jealousy  ; 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  sheds 
His  fiery  vengeance  on  their  heads.] 

6  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sight 
Bring  dark  hypocrisy  to  light ; 
Death  and  destruction  naked  lie, 
And  hell  uncover 'd  to  his  eye. 

7  [Th'  eternal  law  before  him  stands ; 
His  justice,  with  impartial  hands, 
Divides,  to  all,  their  due  reward, 
Or  by  the  sceptre  ,  or  the  sword. 

8  [His  mercy,  like  a  boundless  sea, 
Washes  our  load  of  guilt  away  ; 
While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died 
T'  engage  his  Justice  on  our  side. 

9  [Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faith ; 
My  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith  ; 

His  truth  inviolably  keeps 

The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 

10  O  tell  me  with  a  gentle  voice, 

"  Thou  art  my  God,"  and  I'll  rejoice! 
Fill'd  with  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honors  of  thy  name. 

HYMN  168-  L.  M. 

The  same. 

1   TEHOVAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high, 

•J    His  robes  are  light  and  majesty; 

His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright 

No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 
a  2  His, terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe; 

His  justice  guards  his  holy  law ; 
e      His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face  ; 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 
— 3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 

And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs ; 


448  HYMNS.  [Book  II. 

o      His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

i  4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend! 
Then  Jet  my  songs  with  angels  join  ; 
Heaven  is  secure  if  God  be  mine. 


u 


HYMN   I©®.     Proper  Metre. 
As  the  148th  Psalm. 

]   rpHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
X    His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty. 
His  glories  shine  No  mortal  eye 

With  beams  so  bright  |     Can  bear  the  sight. 

u  2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law  ; 
i  And  where  his  love      I  o  His  truth  confirms 
Resolves  to  bless,         j      And  seals  the  grace. 

— 3  Through  all  his  ancient  works 
Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  breaks  their  curs'd  designs  ; 
o  Strong  is  his  arm  His  great  decrees, 

And  shall  fulfil  His  sovereign  will. 

i   4  And  can  this  mighty  King 
Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
"My  Father  and  my  Friend!" 
e  I  love  his  name,  I  o  Join,  all  my  powers, 

I  love  his  word ;  And  praise  the  Lord! 

HYMN   B  70.     L.  M. 

God  Incoviprehensible  and  Sovereign. 

1  pi  AN  creatures  to  perfection  find 
V^  Th'  eternal,  uncreated  mind? 
Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Measure  and  search  his  nature  out  1 

2  'Tis  high  as  heaven  !  'tis  deep  as  hell! 
And  what  can  mortals  know,  or  tell? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 


Book  II.]  HYMNS.  449 

3  But  man,  vain  man,  would  fain  be  wise  ; 
Born  like  a  wild  young  colt,  he  flies 
Through  all  the  follies  of  his  mind, 
And  smells  and  snuffs  the  empty  wind. 

4  God  is  a  King  of  power  unknown, 
Firm  as  the  orders  of  his  throne ; 

a      If  he  resolves,who  dare  oppose, 

Or  ask  him  why  or  what  he  does  1 
— 5  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes  whole ; 

He  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
i       When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 

Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar  ? 
a  6  *  He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  moon, 

The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon : . 

■j-The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 

Tremble  and  start  at  his  reproof. 
7  He  gave  the  vaulted  heaven  its  form, 

The  crooked  serpent  and  the  worm ; 

He  breaks  the  billows  with  his  breath, 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  death. 

— 8  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways  ; 
i       But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face  ? 
a      Who  can  endure  his  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand ! 

*  Job  xxv.  5.  t  Job  xxvi.  11,  &c. 

END    OF    BOOK    II. 


HYMNS. 

BOOK  III. 


HYMN  1.    L.  M. 
The  Lord's  Supper  instituted  —  1  Cor.  xi.  23,  8fC. 

1  ?mWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 

X    When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brake 
i       What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 

What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake 

— 3  "This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin; 

"Receive" and  eat  the  living  food!" 
Then  took  the  cup  and  bless'd  the  wine ; 
"  Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood." 

4  [For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn, 

He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn: 
And  justice  pour'd  upon  his  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead. 

5  For  us  his  vital  blood  was  spilt, 

To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt, 
When,  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size, 
He  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice.] 

6  "  Do  this,"  he  cry'd,  "  till  time  shall  end, 

"  In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  friend ; 
"  Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
"  The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

o  7  [Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb.l 
450  J 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  451 

HYMN  2-    S.  M. 

Communion  with  Christ,  and  with  Saints.     1  Cor.  X.  16,  17. 

1  [TESUS  invites  his  saints 

ti    To  meet  around  his  board  ; 

Here  pardon'd  rebels  sit  and  hold 

Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh; 

He  bids  us  drink  his  blood  : 
Amazing  favor !  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God  ! 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintains  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death.] 

4  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one, 
i       We,  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
o  And  he  the  tirst-born  Son. 

5  We  are  but  sev'ral  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread  ; 
One  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 

0  But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

e  6  Let  all  our  powers  be  join'd, 
His  glorious  name  to  raise  ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 

HYMN  3-     C.  M. 

The  new   Testament  in  the   Blood  of  Christ,  or,  the  new 
Covenant  sealed. 

1  "  rpHE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 

J_    "  Snail  stand  for  ever  good," 
i       He  said,  and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  seal'd  the  grace  with  blood. 

— 2  To  this  dear  cov'nant  of  thy  word 
I  set  my  worthless  name ; 
I  seal  th '  engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  The  light,  and  strength,  and  pard'ning  grace, 

And'glory  shall  be  mine  ; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

4  I  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath ; 


452  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

u      'Twas  purchas'd  with  a  dying  groan 

And  ratify 'd  in  death. 

e  5  Sweet  is  the  niem'ry  of  his  name, 

Who  bless'd  us  in  his  will, 

And  to  his  testament  of  love, 

Made  his  own  life  the  seal. 

HYMN  4-  C.  M. 

Chris  Vs  dying  Love;  or,  our  Pardon  bought  at  a  dear  Price. 

i  1  TTOW  condescending  and  how  kind 

JGL  Was  God's  eternal  Son ! 

a      Our  mis'ry  reach'd  his  heavenly  mind, 

And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  [When  justice,  by  our  sins  provok'd, 

Drew  forth  its  dreadful  sword, 

—    He  gave  his  soul  up  to  the  stroke, 

Without  a  murm'ring  word.] 
u  3  [He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 
e  To  raise  us  to  his  throne  ; 

— •    There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
a         But  cost  his  heart  a  groan.] 
— i  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 
That,  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 
0  5  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great : 
e      Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 
i  6  Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll 
—        As  kind  as  when  he  died, 
u      And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 

Bleed  through  his  wounded  side.] 
— 7  [Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 
Of  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move.] 
u  8  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
—    And,  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the  Lord. 
HYMN  5-  C.  M. 

Christ  the  Bread  of  Life.  —  John  vi.  31,  35,  39. 

,    1  T  ET  us  adore  th'  eternal  Word  ; 

1        Tn^    'TlS  he  0Ur  SOuls  hatn  fea"  > 
Thou  art  our  living  stream,  O  Lord, 
And  thou  th'  immortal  Bread. 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  453 

— 2  [The  manna  came  from  lower  skies, 
But  Jesus  from  above, 
Where  the  fresh  springs  of  pleasure  rise, 
And  rivers  flow  with  love. 
3  The  Jews,  the  fathers,  died  at  last, 
Who  ate  that  heavenly  bread  ; 
But  these  provisions  which  we  taste, 
Can  raise  us  from  the  dead.] 
e  4  Bless 'd  be  the  Lord,  that  gives  his  flesh 
To  nourish  dying  men ; 
And  often  spreads  his  table  fresh, 
Lest  we  should  faint  again. 
— 5  Our  souls  shall  draw  their  heavenly  breath 
While  Jesus  finds  supplies ; 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death, 
o  For  Jesus  never  dies. 

a  6  [Daily  our  mortal  flesh  decays, 
e  But  Christ,  our  life,  shall  come  ; 

o      His  unresisted  power  shall  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb.] 

HYMN  6.  L.  M. 

The  Memorial  of  our  absent  Lord.  —  John  xvi.  16.     Luke 
xxii.  19.    John  xiv.  3. 

1  TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

J    Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not : 
a      And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows  what  wand'ring  hearts  we  have, 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face : 
—    And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 

These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 
e  3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 

With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed, 

And  taste  the  wine  and  bless  the  God. 
— 4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem  ; 
o      Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 

And  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him. 
— 5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
e  'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 

That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
u         And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 
—6  [Our  eyes  look  upwards  to  the  hills 

Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come : 


454  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels, 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home.] 

HYMN  7.  C.  M. 

Crucifixion  to  the  World  by  the  cross  of  Christ.  Gal.vi.  14. 

1  TT7"HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
VV     On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 
i  2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 

—  All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 

I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 
i  3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 

Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 
a  4  [His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree; 

—  Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 

And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me.] 
e  5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love,  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

HYMN  8.    CM. 

The  tree  of  Life. 

1  [pOME,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune 

\J  To  our  exalted  Lord, 

Ye  saints  on  high,  around  his  throne. 

And  we,  around  his  board. 

a  2  While  once  upon  this  lower  ground 

Weary  and  faint  ye  stood, 

—  What  dear  refreshments  here  ye  found 

From  this  immortal  food  !] 
e  3  The  tree  of  life,  that  near  the  throne, 
In  heaven's  high  garden  grows, 
Laden  with  grace,  bends  gently  down 
Its  ever  smiling  boughs. 
— i  [Hov'ring  among  the  leaves  there  stands 
The  sweet  celestial  Dove  ; 
And  Jesus  on  the  branches  hangs 
The  banner  of  his  love.] 

5  t"5r  ?  y°un?  heaven  of  strange  delight 
While  in  his  shade  we  sit ; 


Book  III. J  HYMNS.  455 

His  fruit  is  pleasing  to  the  sight, 
And  to  the  taste  as  sweet. 
e  6  New  life  it  spreads  through  dying  hearts, 
And  cheers  the  drooping  mind ; 
Vigor  and  joy  the  juice  imparts. 
Without  a  sting  behind.] 

— 7  Now  let  the  flaming  weapon  stand, 
And  guard  all  Eden's  trees; 
There's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land 
That  bears  such  fruits  as  these. 
8  Infinite  grace  our  souls  adore, 

Whose  wondrous  hand  has  made 
This  living  branch  of  sovereign  power 
To  raise  and  heal  the  dead. 

HYMN  9-    S.  M. 

The  Spirit,  the  Water,  and  the  Blood.     1  John  v.  6. 

1  T  ET  all  our  tongues  be  one, 

I  J  To  praise  our  God  on  high, 
Who,  from  his  bosom,  sent  his  Son 
To  fetch  us  strangers  nigh. 

2  Xor  let  our  voices  cease 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Jesus,  th'  Ambassador  of  peace, 
How  cheerfully  he  came  ! 
a  3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 

—  Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appears 

To  make  the  payment  good. 
a  4  [My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  out  a  double  flood  ; 

—  By  water  we  are  purify'd, 

And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 
5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 

But  he,  our  Priest,  atones  ! 
u      On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt, 

And  offer 'd  with  his  groans.] 
i  6  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him 

Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 
And  humbly  view  the  living  stream, 
Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 
7  There,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
In  dying  pangs  he  lies, 
Fulfils"  his'  Father's  great  decree, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 


456  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

— 8  Thus  the  Redeemer  came 
By  water  and  by  blood ; 
And  when  the  Spirit  speaks  the  same, 
We  feel  his  witness  good. 

9  While  the  eternal  Three 

Bear  their  record  above, 
a      Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me, 
And  seal'd  my  Saviour's  love. 

10  [Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin, 

Nor  let  thy  grace  depart ; 
—    Great  Comforter  !  abide  within, 
And  witness  to  my  heart.] 

HYMN  1©.    L.    M. 

Christ  Crucified  —  the  Wisdom  and  Power  of  God. 

1  "VTATURE,  with  open  volume, stands 
IM    To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad  ; 
And  every  labor  of  his  hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God  : 
e  3  But  in  the  grace  that  rescu'd  man 

His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 
u      Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn 

In  precious  blood,  and  crimson  lines, 
o  3  [Here  his  whole  name  appears  complete  ; 
—        Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  prove, 

Which  of  the  letters  best  is  writ, 
o         The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 
i  4  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 

Where  grace  and  vengeance  strangely  join, 
Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart, 
To  make  the  purchas'd  pleasure  mine. 

e  5  O  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  God  the  Saviour  lov'd  and  died ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

o  6  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown ; 

With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 

u         And  worship  at  his  father's  throne. 

HYMN  11.     CM. 

Pardon  brought  to  our  Senses. 

1  T  ORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are  .' 
±-A  How  heavenly  is  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  467 

2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God, 

And  sweetest  glories  shine  ; 
There  Jesus  says,  that,  "  I  am  his, 
"  And  my  beloved's  mine." 

3  "  Here,"  says  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 

And  shows  his  wounded  side, 
"  See  here  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
"That  open'd  when  I  died!" 

4  [He  smiles  and  cheers  my  mournful  heart, 

And  tells  of  all  his  pain : 
"All  this,"  says  he,  "I  bore  for  thee," 
And  then  he*  smiles  again.] 

5  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  King 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this  1 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes, 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 

6  [Let  such  amazing  loves  as  these, 

Be  sounded  all  abroad ; 
Such  favors  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God.] 

7  [To  him  that  wash'd  us  in  his  blood 

Be  everlasing  praise, 
Salvation,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Eternal  as  his  days.] 

HYMN  12.    L.  M. 

The  Gospel  Feast.  —  Luke  xiv.  16,  Sfc. 

1  [TT^Y  rich  are  thy  provisions,  Lord! 

XT  Thy  table  furnish'd  from  above! 
The  fruits  of  life  o'erspread  the  board, 
The  cup  o'erflows  with  heavenly  love. 

2  Thine  ancient  family,  the  Jews, 

"Were  first  invited" to  the  feast ; 
We  humbly  take  what  they  refuse, 
And  Gentiles  thy  salvation  taste. 

3  We  are  the  poor,  the  blind,  the  lame, 

And  help  was  far,  and  death  was  nigh ! 
But  at  the  gospel  call  we  came, 
And  every  want  receiv'd  supply. 

4  From  the  highway  that  leads  to  hell, 

From  paths  of  darkness  and  despair, 
Lord,  we  are  come  with  thee  to  dwell, 
Glad  to  enjoy  thy  presence  here.] 
20 


458  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

5  [What  shall  we  pay  th'  eternal  Son, 

That  left  the  heaven  of  his  abode, 
And  to  this  wretched  world  came  down, 
To  bring  us  wand'rers  back  to  God! 

6  It  cost  him  death  to  save  our  lives ; 

To  buy  our  souls,it  cost  his  own  ; 
And  all  the  unknown  joys  he  gives, 

Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown. 
e  7  Our  everlasting  love  is  due 

To  him  that  ransom 'd  sinners  lost; 
a      And  pity'd  rebels,  when  he  knew 

The  vast  expense  his  love  would  cost.] 

HYMN  13.    C.  M. 

Divine  Love  making  a  Feast,  and  calling  in  the  Quests. 
Luke  xiv.  17,  22,  23. 

y  1   TTQW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place 
XI  With  Christ  within  the  doors, 

—  While  everlasting  love  displays 

The  choicest  of  her  stores ! 

i  2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With  soft  compassion  rolls ; 

—  Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with  blood, 

Is  food  for  dying  souls. 

e  3  While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 
Join  to  admire  the  feast, 

—  Each  of  us  cry,  with  thankful  tongues, 
i  "Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  ? 

4  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 
"And  enter  while  there's  room; 
"  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
"And  rather  starve  than  come!" 

e  5  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  forc'd  us  in ; 
a      Else  we  had  still  refus'd  to  taste, 

And  perish'd  in  our  sin. 

— 6  [Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God, 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come, 
o      Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

— 7  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 
•         That  all  the  chosen  race, 

May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  aoul. 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  459 

HYMN  14.    L.  M. 

The  Song  of  Simeon,  Luke  ii.  '28;  or  a  Sight  of  Christ, 
makes  death  easy. 

1  "\TOW  have  our  hearts  embrac'd  our  God  ; 
_L\|    We  would  forget  all  earthly  charms, 
And  wish  to  die  as  Simeon  would, 

With  his  young  Saviour  in  his  arms. 

2  Our  lips  should  learn  that  joyful  song, 

Were  but  our  hearts  prepird  like  his ; 
Our  souls  still  willing  to  be  gone, 
And,  at  thy  word,  depart  in  peace. 

3  Here  we  have  seen  thy  face,  O  Lord, 

And  view'd  salvation  with  our  eyes  ; 
Tasted  and  felt  the  living  word, 
The  bread  descending  from  the  skies. 

4  Thou  hast  prepar'd  this  dying  Lamb ; 

Hast  set  his  blood  before  our  face, 
To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name, 

And  show  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
e  5  He  is  our  light;  our  morning  S\ar 

Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknown : 
o      The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 

And  joy  of  spirits  near  thy  throne. 

HYMN  15.    C,  M. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  at  his  own  Table. 

1  npHE  mem'ry  of  our  dying  Lord 
JL    Awakes  a  thankful  tongue ; 

How  rich  he  spread  his  royal  board, 
And  bless'd  the  food  and  sung. 

2  Happy  the  men  that  eat  this  bread ; 

But  doubly  bless'd  wras  he, 
That  gently  bow'd  his  loving  head, 
And  lean'd  it,  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  By  faith,  the  same  delights  we  taste 

As  that  great  fav'rite  did, 
And  sit,  and  lean  on  Jesus'  breast, 
And  take  the  heavenly  bread. 

4  Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies, 

Hither  the  King  descends  : 
"Come,  my  beloved,eat,"  (he  cries,) 
"  And  drink  salvation,  friends. 

5  ["  My  flesh  is  food  and  physic  too, 

"A  balm  for  all  your  pains  ; 
"  And  the  red  streams  of  pardon  flow 
"  From  those  my  pierced  veins."] 


460  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

6  Hosanna  to  his  bounteous  love, 

For  such  a  feast  below ! 
And  yet  he  feeds  his  saints  above 
With  nobler  blessings  too. 

7  [Come,  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour, 

That  brings  our  souls  to  rest! 
Then  we  shall  need  these  types  no  more, 
But  dwell  at  th'  heav'nly  feast. 

HYMN  16-  C.  M. 

The  Agonies  of  Christ. 

1  "lyfOW  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot, 
_L\I    Our  hearts  no  more  repine  ; 

Our  sufferings  are  not  worth  a  thought, 
When,  Lord,  compar'd  with  thine. 

2  In  lively  figures  here  we  see 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  love  ; 

Each  of  us  hopes  he  died  for  me, 

And  then  our  griefs  remove. 

3  [Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rise, 

While  sitting  round  his  board ; 
And  back  to  Calvary  she  flies, 

To  view  her  groaning  Lord. 
a  4  His  soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew  ! 
And  the  large  load  of  all  our  guilt, 

Lay  heavy  on  him  too. 

— 5  But  the  Divinity  within 

Supported  him  to  bear : 
o      Dying,  he  conquer'd  hell  and  sin, 

And  made  his  triumph  there. 
u  6  Grace,  wisdom,  justice,  join'd,  and  wrougi- 

The  wonders  of  that  day ; 
No  mortal  tongue,  nor  mortal  thought, 

Can  equal  thanks  repay. 
e  7  Our  hymns  should  sound  like  those  above, 

Could  we  our  voices  raise; 
i       Yet,  liord,  our  hearts  shall  all  be  love, 
o  And  all  our  lives  be  praise. 

HYMN  1  7-  S.  M. 

Incomparable  Food;  or,  the  Flesh  and  Blood  of  Chriit. 

1  ["\T7"R  sing  th'  amazing  deeds 
VV     That  grace  divine  performs; 
a      Th'  eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleeds, 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  461 

— 2  This  soul-reviving  wine, 

Dear  Saviour,  'tis  thy  blood ! 
e      We  thank  that  sacred  flesh  of  thine, 

For  this  immortal  food.] 
— 3  The  banquet  that  we  eat 

Is  made  of  heavenly  things ; 
Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweet 
As  our  Redeemer  brings, 
a  4  In  vain  had  Adam  sought, 

And  search'd  his  garden  round, 
For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit 
In  all  that  happy  ground. 
5  Th'  angelic  host  above 

Can  never  taste  this  food  ; 
They  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love, 
But  not  a  Saviour's  blood. 
—6  On  us  th'  almighty  lord 

Bestows  this  matchless  grace, 
And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word, 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 
7  Come,  all  ye  drooping  saints, 
And  banquet  with  the  King ; 
This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  complaints, 
.  And  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 
e  8  Salvation  to  the  name 
Of  our  adored  Christ ; 

0  Through  the  wide  earth  his  grace  proclaim, 

His  glory  in  the  high'st. 

HYMN   18.  L.    M. 

The  same. 

1  TESUS  !  we  bow  before  thy  feet; 
J    Thy  table  is  divinely  stoir'd; 
Thy  sacred  flesh  our  soiils  have  eat, 

'Tis  living  bread  :  we  thank  thee,  Lord  I 
i   2  And  here  we  drink  our  Saviour's  blood ; 
—        We  thank  thee,  I  ord,  'tis  gen'rous  wine; 
i       Mingled  with  love,  the  fountain  flow'd 

From  that  dear  bleeding  heart  of  thine. 

3  On  earth  is  no  such  sweetness  found, 

For  the  Lamb's  flesh  is  heavenly  food: 
In  vain  we  search  the  globe  around 
For  bread  so  fine,  or  wine  so  good. 

4  Carnal  provision  can  at  best 

But  cheer  the  heart,  or  warm  the  head ; 


462  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

But  the  rich  cordial  that  we  taste 

Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 
e  5  Joy  to  the  Master  of  the  feast, 

His  name  our  souls  for  ever  bless: 
o      To  God  the  King,  and  God  the  Priest, 

A  loud  hosanna  round  the  place. 

HYMN  19-    L.  M. 

Oloryin  the  Cross;  or,  not  ashamed  of  Christ  cmeified. 

1  A  T  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
XJL  Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board, 

And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 
From  a  Redeemer  crucify 'd. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause  ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

He  that  was  dead  hath  left  the  tomb ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 

HYMN  20-    C.  M. 

The  Provisions  for  the  T'ib'e  of  the  Lord;  or,  the  Tree  of 
Life,  and  River  of  Love. 

1  T  ORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand, 
1  j  And  sing  t'ie  solemn  feast 

Where  sweet  celestial  dainties  stand 
For  every  willing  guest. 

2  [The  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 

With  rich  immortal  fruit, 
And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  sword 
To  guard  the  passage  to't. 

3  The  cup  stands  crown 'd  with  living  juice ; 

The  fountain  flows  above, 
And  runs  down  streaming,  for  our  use, 
In  rivulets  of  love.] 

4  The  food's  prepar'd  bv  heavenly  art, 

The  pleasure's  well  refin'd, 
They  spread  new  life  through  every  heart, 
And  cheer  the  drooping  mind. 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  463 

0  5  Shout,  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love, 
Ye  saints  that  taste  his  wine  ; 
Join  with  your  kindred  saints  above, 
In  loud  hosannas  join, 
j  6  A  thousand  glories  to  the  God 
That  gives  such  joy  as  this ; 
Hosanna!  let  it  sound  abroad, 
And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 

HYMN  91.    CM. 

The  triumphal  Feast  for  Christ's   Victory  over  Sin,  and 
Death,  and  Hell. 

1  [/^iOME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 

v_y  High  as  our  joys  arise  ; 
And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus  the  God,  that  fought  and  bled, 

And  conquer'd  when  he  fell ; 
That  rose,  and  at  his  chariot  wheels 
Dragged  all  the  powers  of  hell.] 

3  [Jesus,  the  God,  invites  us  here 

To  this  triumphal  feast, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down 
For  each  redeemed  guest.] 

4  The  Lord !  how  glorious  is  his  face ! 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear ! 
y      And  O!  what  melting  words  he  says 

To  every  humble  ear  ! 
— 5  "  For  you,  the  children  of  my  love, 

"It  "was  for  you  I  died ; 
a      "Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 

"  And  look  into  my  side, 
u  6  "  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 

"  The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
"  When  I  came  down  to  free  your  souls 

"From  misery  and  chains. " 

7  "Justice  unsheath'd  its  fiery  sword, 

"  And  plung'd  it  in  my  heart; 
"Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  bore, 
"  And  most  tormenting  smart. 

8  "  When  hell,  and  all  its  spiteful  powers, 

"Stood  dreadful  in  ray  way, 
"To  rescue  those  dear  lives  of  yours, 
"  I  gave  my  own  away. 

9  "But  while  I  bled,  and  sroan'd,  and  died, 

"  I  ruin'd  Satan's  tin-one: 


464  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

"High  on  my  cross  I  hung  and  spy'd 
"The  monster  tumbling  down. 

0  10  "  Now  you  must  triumph  at  my  feast, 

"And  taste  my  flesh,  my  blood, 
And  live  eternal  ages  bless'd  ; 
"  For  'tis  immortal  food." 
i   11  Victorious  God  !  what  can  we  pay 
For  favors  so  divine"? 

—  We  would  devote  our  hearts  away 

To  be  for  ever  thine.] 
e  12  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praise, 
The  tribute  of  our  tongues ; 

—  But  themes  so  infinite  as  these 

Exceed  our  noblest  songs. 
HYMN  22-     L.  M. 

The  Compassion  of  a  dying  Christ. 

1  /^UR  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb! 

i       V_/  O!  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 

—  In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 
u  And  melting  as  his  dying  love ! 
i    2  Was  ever  equal  pity  found  I 

a         The  Prince  of  heaven  resigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground, 

—  To  ransom  guilty  worms  from  death, 
a  3  [Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws. 

—  He  from  th3  threat'nings  set  us  free : 
o      Bore  the  full  vengeance  on  his  cross, 

And  nail'd  the  curses  to  the  tree.] 

4  [The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now, 

And  Sinai's  thunder  roars  no  more; 
From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  flow, 
A  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 

5  Here  we  have  wash'd  our  deepest  stains, 

And  heal'd  our  wounds  with  heavenly  blood : 
Bless'd  fountain  !  springing  from  the  veins 
Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God.] 
— 6  In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 

To  speak  compassion  so  divine  ; 
e      Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 

A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 
HYMN  23-     C.  M. 

Grace  and  Glory  by  the  Death  of  Christ. 

1  [OITTING  around  our  Father's  board, 
O  We  raise  our  tuneful  breath  : 
u      Our  faith  beholds  our  dying  Lord, 

—  And  dooms  our  sins  to  death.] 


F 


Boob:  III.]  HYMNS.  46: 

i  2  We  see  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed, 
e  Whence  all  our  pardons  rise  ; 
a      The  sinner  views  the  atonement  made, 

—  And  loves  the  sacrifice. 

a  3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  cross, 
e  Procure  us  heavenly  crowns  ; 

—  Our  highest  gain  springs  from  thy  loss ; 

Our  healing  from  thy  wounds. 
4  Oh!  ?tis  impossible  that  we, 
WTio  dwell  in  feeble  clay, 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee, 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

HYMN  24.    C.  M. 

Pardon  and  Strength  from  Christ. 

ATHER,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace, 
To  see  thy  glories  shine  ; 
The  Lord  will' his  own  table  bless 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 

2  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread, 

We  drink  the  sacred  cup  ; 
With  outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed. 
Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 

3  We  shall  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  our  forgiving  God, 
Dress'd  in  the  garments  of  his  Son, 
And  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 

4  We  shall  be  strong  to  ran  the  race, 

And  climb  the  upper  sky  ; 
Christ  will  provide  oar  souls  with  grace, 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 

5  [Let  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 

For  joy  becomes  a  feast ; 
We  love  the  mem'ry  of  his  name 
More  than  the  wine  we  taste.] 

HYMN  2o-    C.  M. 

Divine  Glories  and  Graces. 

1  TTOW  are  thy  glories  here  display'd, 

_Ll  Great  God  !  how  bright  they  shine ; 
•     While,  at  thy  word,  we  break  the  bread, 
And  pour  the  flowing  wine! 
a  2  Here  thy  revenging  justice  stands, 

And  pleads  its  dreadful  cause ; 
e      Here  saving  mercy  spreads  her  hands 
Like  Jesus  on  the  cross. 
20  * 


466  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

— 3  Thy  saints  attend  with  every  grace 

On  this  great  sacrifice ; 
And  love  appears,  with  cheerful  face, 

And  faith  with  fixed  eyes. 
a  4  Our  hope  in  waiting  posture  sits, 

To  heaven  directs  her  sight; 
e      Here  every  warmer  passion  meets, 

And  warmer  powers  unite. 

o  5  Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part, 

And  rising  sin  destroy  ; 
i       Repentance  comes,  with  aching  heart, 
—        Yet  not  forbids  the  joy. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  change  our  faith  to  sight, 

Let  sin  for  ever  die  ; 
e      Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight, 

And  every  tear  be  dry. 


I  cannot  persuade  myself  to  put  a  full  period  to  these  Di- 
vine Hymns,  till  I  have  addressed  a  special  Song  of  Gloni  to 
God  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Floly  Spirit.  Thoughthe 
Latin  name  of  it,  Gloria  Patn,  he  retained  in  our  nation 
from  the  Roman  church;  and  though  there  may  he  some  ex- 
cesses of  superstitious  honor  paid  to  the  words  of  it,  which 
may  have  wrought  some  unhappy  prejudices  in  weaker 
Christians,  yet  I  believe  it  still  to  he  one  of  thenohlest  parts 
of  Christian  worship.  The  suhject  of  it  is  the  doctrine  of  the 
Trinity,  which  is  that  peculiar  glory  of  the  divine  nature, 
that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  so  clearly  revealed  unto  men, 
and  is  so  necessary  to  true  Christianity.  I  have  cast  the  song 
into  a  variety  of  forms,  and  have  fitted  it,  hy  a  plain  version, 
or  a  large  paraphrase,  to  he  sung  either  alone,  or  at  the  con- 
clusion of  another  hymn.  I  have  added,  also,  a  few  hosan- 
nas,  or  ascriptions  of  salvation  to  Christ,  in  the  same  man- 
ner, and  for  the  same  end. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

•A  Song  of  Praise  to  the  ever  blessed  Trinity,  God  the  Fath- 
er^ Son,  and  Spirit. 

HYMN  26.     L.  M. 
1  "pLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
_D  To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above-, 
And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 
0  2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
i  From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 

A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood  ; 
rardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  467 

— 3  We  ?ive  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise, 
Who,  in  our  hearts  or  sin  and  wo, 

e      Mak'st  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 

o  And  into  bomdless  glory  flow. 

m  1  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit  we  adore  ; 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
"Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

HYMN  *>7-     1st  C.  M. 

1  fl  LORY  to  God  the  Father's  name 
vJT  Who  from  our  sinful  race 
Chose  out  his  fav'rites  to  proclaim 

The  honors  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 
i  Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 

u      And  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 

Gave  his  own  life  away. 
— 3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenly  birth  derive, 

And  bless  the  happy  hour. 
u  4  Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above, 

Th'  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Who,  by  the  wonders  of  his  love, 

Has  made  his  nature  known. 

HYMN  28-  1st  S.  M. 
1  T  ET  God  the  Father  live 
_Li  For  ever  on  our  tongues  ; 
Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs. 
■2  Ye  saints  employ  your  breath 
In  honor  to  the  Son, 
Who  bought  your  souls  from  hell  and  death, 
By  off'ring  up  his  own. 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 

Of  an  immortal  strain, 
Whose  light,  and  power,  and  grace,  convey 
Salvation  down  to  men. 

4  While  God,  the  Comforter, 

Reveals  our  pardon'd  sin, 
O  may  the  blood  and  water  bear 
The  same  record  within. 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three 

That  seals  this  grace  in  heaven, 


68  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 
Eternal  glory  given. 

HYMN  3$.    2d  L.  M. 

1  /I  LORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 

\JT  Whose  name  has  mysteries  unknown : 
In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three ; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  join'd, 

The  honors  of  thy  name  to  raise : 
Thy  glories  overmatch  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 

HYMN  30-    2d  C.  M. 

1  rpHE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 

JL    Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word 
And  new  creating  breath. 

2  To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  all  divine  ; 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

HYMN  31.  2d  S.  M. 

1TET  God  the  Maker's  name, 
I  J  Have  honor,  love,  and  fear  ; 
To  God   the  Saviour  pay  the  same, 
And  God  the  Comforter. 

2  Father  of  lights  above, 
Thy  mercy  we  adore, 
The  Son  of  thine  eternal  love, 
And  Spirit  of  thy  power. 

HYMN  32-     3d  L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  tbe  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

HYMN  33.     Or  thus. 

ALL  glory  to  thy  wondrous  name, 
Father  of  mercy,  God  of  love ; 
Thus  we  exalt  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 
And  thus  we  praise  the  heavenly  Dove. 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  469 

HYMN  34-  3d   C.  M. 

~|Y"OW  let  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
J_\    And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


HYMN  35-    Or  thus. 

HONOR  to  thee,  Almighty  Three 
And  everlasting  One ; 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 

HYMN  36.    3d  S.  M. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

HYMN    37.     Or  thus. 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son. 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honor  done. 

HYMN   38- 

A  Song  of  Praise   to  the  Blessed  Trinity. 
The  first  as  the  148th  Psalm. 
GIVE  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  my  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above : 
e  He  sent  his  own         I  i   To  die  for  sins 
Eternal  Son  That  man  had  done. 

— 2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 

a      Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 

From  everlasting  wo ; 

e  And  now  he  lives,  And  sees  the  fruit 

o  And  now  he  reigns,  |      Of  all  his  pains. 

— 3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new  creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live ; 
His  work  completes  I      And  fills  the  soul 


'I 


The  great  design,  With  joy  divine 


470  HYMNS.  [Book  III. 

u  4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honors  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One ; 
i  Where  reason  fails      I  o  There  faith  prevails, 
With  all  her  powers,  |      And  love  adores. 

HYMN   39. 

The  second  as  the  148th  Psalm. 

1  rpO  him  that  chose  us  first 
JL    Before  the  world  began ; 

To  him  that  bore  the  curse 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
To  him  that  form'd  Is  endless  praise 

Our  hearts  anew,  And  glory  due. 

2  The  Father's  love   shall  run 

Through  our  immortal  songs ; 
We  bring  to  God  the  Son, 
Hosannas  on  our  tongues  : 
Our  lips  address  With  equal  praise, 

The  Spirit's  name,  And  zeal  the  same. 

3  Let  every  saint  above 

And  angel  round  the  throne, 
For  ever  bless  and  love 

The  sacred  Three  in  One : 
Thus  heaven  shall  raise  I      When  earth  and  time 
His  honors  high  |      Grow  old  and  die ! 

HYMN   40. 
The  third  as  the  148th  Psalm. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honors  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
And  while  our  lips  Our  faith  adores 

Their  tribute  bring,  The  name  we  sing. 

HYMN  41.    Or  thus. 

TO  our  eternal  God 
The  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
Three  mysteries  in  one: 
Salvation,  power,  By  all  on  earth, 

And  praise  be  given,     |     And  all  in  heaven. 


Book  III.]  HYMNS.  471 

HYMN  42.    L-  M. 

The  Ho s anna;  or,  Salvation  ascribed  to  Christ. 

1  TTOSVXXA  to  King  David's  Son, 
JjL  "Who  reigns  on  a  superior  throne ; 
We  bless  the  Prince  of  heavenly  birth, 
Who  brings  salvation  down  to  earth. 

2  Let  everv  nation,  every  age, 
In  this  delightful  work  engage; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Zion  sing 
The  growing  glories  of  her  King. 

HYMN  43-  C.  M. 

1  TJOSWXA  to  the  Prince  of  gr     • 
JlI  Zion,  behold  thy  King, 
Proclaim  the  Son  of  David's  race, 

And  teach  the  babes  to  sing. 

2  Hosanna  to  tlr  Incarnate  Word, 

Who  from  the  Father  came  ; 

Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 

With  blessings  on  his  name. 

HYMN  44.  S.  M. 

HOSANNA  to  the  Son 
Of  David  and  of  God, 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down, 
-  And  bought  it  with  his  blood. 
2  To  Christ  th'  anointed  King, 
Be  endless  blessings  given: 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heaven. 

HYMN    45. 

As  the  148th  Psalm. 


1H( 


Of  David's  ancient  blood! 
Behold  he  comes  to  bring 
Forgiving  grace  from  God  ; 
Let  old  and  young  And  at  his  feet 

Attend  his  way  Their  honors  lay. 

2  Glory  to  God  on  high, 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky. 
His  wondrous  love  proclaim ; 
Upon  his  head  And  every  age 

Shall  honors  rest,  Pronounce  him blessM. 

THE  END   OF  WATTS. 


NEW  SELECT  HYMNS. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

HYMN   1.     L.  M.    Appleton. 
Ood   Supreme  and  Self-sufficient. 

a  1  "TT7~H\T  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 
VV     Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach; 
He  dwells  conceaFd  in  radiant  flame, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach. 
2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light, 
Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 

—  They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright ; 
o  Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

a  3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo  ! 
e         Creation  rose  at  his  command ; 

—  Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 

Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 
4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres, 

There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop : 
But  his  own  self-sufficience  bears 

The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 
i  5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 

Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon: 
u      No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows ; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 
y  6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round; 

The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise, 

—  All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 

u  But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. —  Watts. 

HYMN  2-     C.  M.    Albany. 
The   Infinite. 

a  1  rr>HY  names  how  infinite  they  be! 
_L    Great  Everlasting  One  ! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

473 


474  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

— 2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  size, 
And  wondrous  large  thy  grace  ; 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes, 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

3  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  The  mysteries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten'd  minds; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky, 

And  fly  before  the  winds, 
a  5  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole : 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills, 

And  overloads  our  soul. 

6  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells, 
For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  inconceivables, 
And  vast  eternity.  —  Watts. 

HYMN  3-     L.  M.     Mendon. 
The  Incomprehensibility  of  God. 

a  1  /^i  OD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores — 

VT  Th'  almighty  Three,  th'  eternal  One ! 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers, 
Confess  the  infinite  unknown. 

2  Thv  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres, 

Bid  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 

3  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows  ; 

From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run*. 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 
And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 
u  4  Thrones  and  dominions  round  thee  fall 
And  worship  in  submissive  forms  ; 
Thv  presence  shakes  this  lower  ball, 
This  little  dwelling-place  of  worms. 
u  5  How  shall  affrighted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace? 
Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  so  far, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face  ! 
o  6  Who  can  behold  the  blazing  light? 

Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ? 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  475 

None  but  thy  wisdom  knows  thy  might, 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

Waits. 
HYMN  4-    C.  M.        Spencer. 

Divine  Sovereignty;  or  Gorf's  dominion  and  decrees. 

a  1  TT^EEP  silence,  all  created  things  ; 
JlV.  And  wait  your  .Maker's  nod : 
My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honors  of  her  God. 
a  2  Life,  death,  andMiell,  and  worlds  unknown, 
Hang  on  his  firm  decree : 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 
3  Chain'd  to  his  throne  a  volume  lies, 
With  all  the  fates  of  men, 
With  every  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  th'  eternal  pen. 
— 4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 
And  makes  his  counsels  shine  ; 
Each  op'ning  leaf,  and  every  stroke 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown : 
And  there  the  following  page  he  turns, 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 

6  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why  ; 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives ; 
Nor  dares  the  fav'rite  angel  pry 
Between  the  folded  leaves! 
i   7  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 
My  fate  with  curious  eyes, 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise: 
— 8  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 
O  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded  in  some  humble  pla~e, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb! —  Watts. 

HYMN  5.    L.  M.        Blendon. 

Ood  exalted  above  all  praise. 

a  1  T? TERNAL  power!  whose  high  abode 

Xj  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God ; 
Infinite  lengths,  beyond  the  bounds, 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 
2  The  lowest  step  around  thy  seat 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet; 


476  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

In  vain  the  tall  arch-angel  tries 

To  reach  thy  height  with  wond'ring  eyes. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  "J 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too ; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High ! 

4  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name: 

o      But  O,  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. —  Watts. 

HYMN  ©.     L.  M.        Danvers. 
The  Loving-kindness  of  the  Lord.     Ps.  Ixiii.  7. 

e  1     A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

XJl  And  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 

He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me; 
e  His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free  I 
— 2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 

Yet  lov'd  me,  notwithstanding  ad ; 

He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate ; 
e  His  loving-kindness,  O  how  great ! 
— 3  Though  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 

Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 

He  safely  leads  my  soul  along ; 
y      His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong ! 
— 4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 

Has  gather'd  thick  and  thunder'd  loud, 

He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood; 
y      His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good  ! 
— 5  Often  I  feel  my  .sinful  heart 

Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart; 

But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 

His  loving-kindness,  changes  not. 
a  6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 

Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
—    O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
e      His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 
— 7  Then  let  me  mount  and  sor.r  away 

To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day, 
o      And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 

His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies.  —  Medley. 

HYMN   7-     Us.         Portuguese  Hymn. 
Mercy  of  God.     Psalm  lxxxix.  1. 

THY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my  song, 
The  joy  of  my  heart,  ami  the  boast  of  my  tongue ; 
Thy  free  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last, 
Has  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  AT, 

2  Without  thy  sweet  mercy  I  could  not  live  here, 
Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair : 

But  thro' thy  free  goodness,  my  spirits  revive, 
And  he  that  first  made  me  still  keeps  me  alive. 

3  Thy  mercy  is  more  than  a  match  for  my  heart, 
Which  wonders  to  see  its  own  hardness  depart, 
Dissolved  by  thy  goodness,  I  fall  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I  found. 

4  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day, 

To  the  poor  and  the  need}',  who  knock  by  the  way; 
No  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back, 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  for  Jesus's  sake. 

5  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell; 
Itsglories I'll  sing,  and  its  wonders  I'll  tell : 

'Twas  Jesus,  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  the  tree, 
That  open'd  the  channel  of  mercy  fur  me. 

6  Great  Father  of  mercies,  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucify'd  Son ; 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit  whose  witness  divine, 
Seals  mercv,  and  pardon,  and  righteousness  mine. 

J  J  hi  (field's  Col. 

HYMN   §.     C.  M.         Patmot. 

The   Grace  of  God;  or  Divine  Condescension. 

1  TTTHENthe  Eternal  bows  the  skies, 

V  V     To  visit  earthly  things, 
With  scorn  divine  he  turns  his  eyes 
From  tow'rs  of  haughty  kings. 

2  He  bids  his  awful  chariot  roll 

Far  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  visit  ev'ry  humble  soul, 
With  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

3  Why  should  the  Lord,  that  reigns  above 

Disdain  such  lofty  k:   gi 
Say,  Lord,  and  why  such  looks  of  love 
Upon  such  worthless  things  ! 

a  4  Mortals,  be  dumb;  what  creature  darei 
Dispute  his  awful  will  ? 
Ask  no  account  of  his  affairs, 
But  tremble  and  be  still. 

— 5  Just  like  his  nature  is  his  <:race, 

All  bov 'reign,  and  all  free; 
u      Great  God,  how  eearchless  are  thy  ways 

How  deep  thy  judgments  be !  —  Watts. 


478  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

HYMN  $.    C.  M.        Bolton. 

The  Goodness  of  God.     Nalmin  i.  7. 

1  ~\TE  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

JL    With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move; 
o      But  nobler  benefits  declare 

The  wonders  of  his  love, 
i   3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms : 
—    'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 

In  its  diviner  forms, 
i   4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 

0  A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 

When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 
— 5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 
The  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 
e  6  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love, 
What  honors  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise.  —  Steele. 

HYMN   lO.     C.  M.        Paxton. 

A  Song  to  Creating   Wisdom. 

1  T?TERNAL  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise ! 
Hj  Thee  the  creation  shiLrs! 

With  thy  lov'd  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas. 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 
u  2  Thy  hand ,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
—    Ting'd  with  the  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 

And  starr'd  with  sparkling  gold. 
u  3  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill, 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad, 
i       Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 

And  speak  the  builder,  God. 
y-4  But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 
i  Our  softer  passions  move ; 

Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face 

We  6ee,  adore,  and  love. —  Watts. 


PROVIDENCE.  479 

HYMN    11.     L.  M.        Illinois. 
God's   Ooodness  to  the  Children  of  Men.     Vs.  vii.  31. 

e  1  XTK  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 

JL    The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound 
Through  all  your  tribes  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  tields  of  brilliant  light, 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll ; 
And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  .Maker  reigns  ; 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins, 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

—4  But  oh !  that  brighter  world  above, 

Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love ! 

u      God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array 'd, 
For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

y  5  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar! 
There,  in  the  land  of  praise,  adore; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay  — 
Demands  an  everlasting  day.  —  Doddridge. 


PROVIDENCE. 

HYMN   \2         Uxbridge. 

Providence;  or,  God  working  all  things  after  the  Counsel 
of  his  own   Will. 

u  1  rpHY  ways,  O  Lord  !  with  wise  design. 
_L    Are  franrd  upon  thy  throne  above, 
And  ev'ry  dark  and  bending  line 
3Ieets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 
2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 
_  Poor  mortals  thy  arrangements  view ; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 
i   3  Thy  flock,  thy  own  peculiar  care, 

Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uney'd, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 
4  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way ; 
But  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye, 
None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 


480  PROVIDENCE. 

— 5  My  favored  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  my  reason  at  thy  throne ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

HYMN  13.    C.  M.        Litchfield. 

The  mysteries  of  Providence;  or,  Light  shining  out  of 
Darkness. 

1  /~1  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
VT  His  wonders  to  perform ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 

And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 
e  3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  t)ig  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head.    ' 
— 4  Judge  not  the  lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
a      Behind  a  frowning  Providence, 
e  He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

— 5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 

But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 
a  6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  word  in  vain ; 
o      God  is  his  own  interpreter, 

And  he  will  make  it  plain. —  Couyer. 

HYMN  14.  P.  M.        Pisgah. 
Christ  the  Head  of  the  Church. 

1  TTEAD  of  the  church  triumphant, 
XI  We  joyfully  adore  thee ; 

Till  thou  appear,  thy  members  here, 
Shall  sing  like  those  in  glory: 

We  lift  our  hearts  and  voices 
With  blest  anticipation, 

And  cry  aloud,  and  give  to  God 
The  praise  of  our  salvation. 

2  While  in  affliction's  furnace, 

And  passing  through  the  fire, 
Thy  love  we  praise  which  knows  no  days, 
And  ever  brings  us  nigher: 


PROVIDENCE.  481 

We  clap  our  hands  exulting 

In  thine  almighty  .favor; 
The  love  divine,  which  made  us  thine, 

Can  keep  us  thine  forever. 

3  Thou  dost  conduct  thy  people 

Through  torrents  of  temptation  ; 
Nor  will  we  fear,  while  thou  art  near, 

The  tire  of  tribulation ; 
The  world,  with  sin  and  Satan, 

In  vain  our  march  opposes: 
By  thee  we  shall  break  through  them  all, 

"And  sing  the  song  of  3Ioses. 

4  By  faith  we  see  the  glory, 

To  which  thou  shalt  restore  us, 
The  cross  despise  for  that  high  pi ' 

Which  thou  hast  set  before  us: 
And  if  thou  count  us  worthy, 

We  each,  as  dying  Stephen, 
Shall  see  thee  stand  at  God's  right  hand, 

To  take  us  up  to  heaven. 

HYMN   15-     C.  M.         Howards. 

Gratitude  for  divine  mercies.     Part  I. 

1  TT7HEX  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
VV     My  rising  soul  surveys,    . 
e      Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost, 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

— '2  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 
Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learn 'd 
To  form"  themselves  in  prayer. 

3  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

i  4  When,  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
o      Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 

And  led  me  up  to  man. 

— 5  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  death, 
It  gently  cleared  my  way, 
And  through  th'  alluring  scenes  of  vice, 
Where  thousands  go  astray . — Addison. 
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482  PROVIDENCE. 

HYMN   16-     C.  M.         Howards. 

Gratitude  for  divine  mercies.     Part  II. 

1  TT7HEN  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

VV     With  health  renewed  my  face  ; 
a      And,  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
e         Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

2  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  good 

Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er  ; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  Friend, 

Has  doubled  all  my  store. 
o  3  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ, 
i       Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 

That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 
— 4  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I  '11  pursue  ; 
e      And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 

The  glorious  theme  renew. 
o  5  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise; 
a      For,  O !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. — Addison. 

HYMN   1  7-     C.  M.        Medford. 

The  Mysteries  of  Providence. 

a  1  rpHY  way,  O  God!  is  in  the  sea; 
J_    Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 
— 2  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will ; 
e         I  bless  thee  for  the  sight :  — 

When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light ! 
y  3  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 
Thy  providence  and  grace  ; 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day, 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise.  —  H.  K.  While. 

HYMN   18-     CM.        Spencer. 
Almighty  Power  and  Majesty  of  God. 

o  1  rpHE  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might, 
JL    The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks  —  and  in  his  heavenly  height 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 
2  Rebel,  ye  waves — and  o'er  the  land 
With  threatening  aspect  roar! 


FALL  OF  MAN.  483 

The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night!  your  force  combine  I 

Without  his  high  behest, 
u      Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar, 

In  distant  peals  it  dies; 
o      He  yokes  the  whirlwinds  to  his  car, 

And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 
u  5  Ye  nations,  bend — in  reverence  bend  ; 

Ye  monarchs,  wait  his  nod, 
y      And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 

To  celebrate  our  God.  —  H.  K.  White. 

FALL  OF  MAN. 

HYMN    19-     L.  M.         Sunderland. 
Original  Sin;  or  the  first  and  second  Mam. 

a  1     A  DAM,  our  father  and  our  head, 

XJl  Transgress'd,  and  justice  doom'd  us  dead: 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 

a      There's  no  reprieve  or  pardon  there. 

— 2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies ; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise. 
Speak ;  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load, 
The  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God  l 

u  3  In  vain  we  ask  ;  for  all  around 

Stand  silent  through  the  heavenly  ground  ; 

—    There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love. 

e  4  But  O !  unrneasurable  grace ! 

Th'  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place  ; 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds  and  dies. 

u  5  Amazing  work  !  look  down,  ye  skies, 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes ! 
Ye  saints  below,  and  saints  above. 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. —  Watts. 

HYMN  20-     S.  M.         Olmutz. 

Hope  from  the  Gospel  only. 

a  1   p  OD\S  holy  law  transgressed, 
VJT  Speaks  nothing  but  despair  ; 
Burdened  with  guilt — with  grief  oppressed, 
We  find  no  comfort  there. 


484  THE  SCRIPTURE. 

2  Not  all  our  groans  and  tears, 

Nor  works  which  we  have  done  ; 
Nor  vows,  nor  promises  nor  prayers, 
Can  e'er  for  sin  atone. 

— 3  Relief  alone  is  found 

In  Jesus'  precious  blood: 
i       'Tis  this  that  heals  the  mortal  wound, 

And  reconciles  to  God. 
— 4  High  lifted  on  the  cross, 

The  spotless  victim  dies:  — 
This  is  salvation's  only  source — 

Hence  all  our  hopes  arise. —   Epis.  Col. 

HYMN  21.     S.  M.        Elton. 

Fall  of  Man. 

1  AH,  how  shall  fallen  man 
A  Be  just  before  his  God ! 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 

We  fill  beneatli  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  just  excuse  devise? 

u  3  All-seeing,  powerful  God  ! 

Who  can  with  thee  contend! 
Or  who  that  tries  th'  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  1 

— 4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 
Their  ancient  seats  forsake ! 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake  ! 

u  5  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man 

Contend  with  such  a  God  ) 

—    None  —  none  can  meet  him,  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 


THE  SCRIPTURE. 

HYMN  S^.     C.  M.        Devises. 

The  inspired  Word,  a  system  of  Knowledge  and  Joy. 

a  1  TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

Jl  By  inspiration  given  ! 
©      Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 


THE  GOSPEL.  485 

a  2  It  sweetly  cheer.-?  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  te  ure ; 
e      Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 

And  quells  our  rising  fears. 
a  3  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 
—        Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way ; 
e      Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 

Of  an  eternal  day. — Ripporis  Col. 

HYMN  S3-     C.  M.         Medfield. 

The  Excellency  and  Sufficiency  of  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

a  1  TVVTHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 

A.     What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
e      For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 

For  these  celestial  lines, 
a  2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  rind  ; 
e      Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 

And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast : 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here,  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
0      And  life,   and  everlasting  joys, 

Attend  the  blissful  sound." 
i  5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
Andstill  new  beauties  may  I  see, 

And  still  increasing  light! 
a  6  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 

Be  thou  for  ever  near: 
e      Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 

And  view  mv  Saviour  there.    Steele. 


THE  GOSPEL. 

HYMN  24-         Haruich. 
Jubilee.  Lev.  xxv.    9 — 17. 
o  1  TYLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
_D  The  gladly  solemn  sound; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
e      The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 

Return,  ye  ransom "d  sinners,  home. 


4BG  THE  GOSPEL. 

— 2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 
i  The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 

—  Redemption  by  his  blood, 

Thro'  all  the  world  proclaim; 
e  The  year,  &c. 

i  3  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought, 
Your  heritage  above, 

—  Come,  take  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love ; 
e  The  year,  &c. 

— 4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 
Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live  ; 
e  The  year,  &c.  Rippon. 

— 5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace  , 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face  ; 
e  The  year,  &c. 

— 6  Jesus  our  great  high-priest, 
Hath  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest: 
Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad  ! 
y      The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 

Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

Altered  by  Toplady. 

HYMN  25-     P-  M.      Duren. 
Free  Grace. 
e  T  |  THE  voice  of  free  grace  cries  escape  to  the  mountain; 
_1_  For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  open'd  a  fountain: 
For  sin  and  transgression  and  ev'ry  pollution, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 
y  Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb  who  has purchas'd  our  pardon; 
We  will  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Now  glory  to  God  in  the  highest  is  given, 
Now  glory  to  God  is  re-echo'd  in  heaven  ; 
Around  the  whole  earth,  let  us  tell  the  glad  story, 
And  sing  of  his  love,  his  salvation,  and  glory. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

3  Enraptur'd  I  burn,  with  delight  and  desire, 
Such  love,  so  divine,  6ets  my  soul  all  on  fire ; 
Around  the  bright  throne  hosannahs  are  ringing, 
O  when  shall  I  join  them,  and  ever  be  singing, 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 


THE  GOSPEL.  487 

4  O  Jesus  ride  on,  thy  kingdom  is  glorious, 

O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  wilt  make  us  victorious : 
Thy  name  shall  be  prais'd  in  the  great  congregation, 
And  saints  shall  delight  in  ascribing  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &zc. 

5  When  on  Zion  we  stand,  having  gain'd  the  blest  shore, 
With  our  harps  in  our  hands,  we  will  praise  evermore ; 
We'll  range  the  blest  fields  on  the  banks  of  the  river, 
And  sing  hallelujah  for  ever  and  ever. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c.  Thornby. 

HYMN  26.    P.  M. 

Trumpet. 

1  TTARK!  brethren,  don't  you  hear  the  sound, 
XX  The  martial  trumpets  now  are  blowing; 
Men  in  order  listing  round, 

And  soldiers  to  the  standard  flowing : 
Bounty  offer'd,  life  and  peace, 

To  every  soldier  this  is  given  ; 
When  from  toils  of  war  they  cease, 

A  mansion  bright  prepared  in  heaven. 

2  The  banner  of  the  bleeding  Lamb 

Is  waving  high  o'er  every  nation, 
To  ruined  souls  of  every  name, 

The  gospel  brings  a  great  salvation  ; 
The  poor,  the  sick,  the  blind,  the  lame, 

Their  maladies  shall  all  be  healed; 
Outlaw 'd  rebels,  when  they  come, 

Receive  a  pardon  freely  sealed. 

3  The  battle  is  not  to  the  strong, 

The  burden's  on  our  Captain's  shoulder  ; 
None  so  aged,  or  so  young, 

But  may  enlist  and  be  a  soldier. 
Those  who  cannot  right  or  fly, 

Beneath  his  banner  find  protection ; 
Xone,  who  on  his  name  rely, 

Shall  be  reduc'd  to  base  subjection. 

4  You  need  not  fear,  the  cause  is  good : 

Come,  who  will  to  the  crown  aspire? 
In  this  cause  the  martyrs  bled, 

And  shouted  victory  in  the  fire. 
In  this  cause  let's  follow  on, 

And  soon  we'll  tell  the  pleasing  story, 
How  by  faith  we  gain'd  the  crown, 

And  fought  our  way  to  life  and  glory. 

5  The  battle,  brethren,  is  begun, 

Behold  the  army  now  in  motion ; 


488  THE  GOSPEL. 

Some  by  faith  behold  the  crown, 

And  almost  grasp  their  future  portion ; 
Hark  !  the  victors  singing  loud, 

Emmanuel's  chariot  wheels  are  rumbling, 
Mourners  weeping  through  the  crowd, 

And  Satan's  kingdom  down  is  tumbling. 
6  Hark  !  ye  rebels,  come  and  list, 

The  officers  are  now  recruiting : 
Why  will  you  in  sin  persist. 

Or  spend  your  time  in  vain  disputing] 
All  your  cavils  sure  are  vain  ; 

For  if  you  do  not  sue  for  favor, 
Down  you'll  sink  to  endless  pain, 

To  bear  the  wrath  of  God  forever. 

HYMN  %7.     5,  6.     Part  I. 

Everlasting  Love,  Electing  Grace,  and  Personal  Holiness 

1  TTOW  happy  are  we, 
XI  Our  election  who  see, 

And  venture,  O  Lord,  salvation  on  thee! 

In  Jesus  approv'd, 

Eternally  lov'd, 
Upheld  by  thy  power,  we  cannot  be  mov'd. 

2  'Tis  sweet  to  recline 
On  the  bosom  divine, 

And  experience  the  comforts  peculiar  to  thine ; 

While,  born  from  above, 

And  upheld  by  thy  love, 
With  singing  and  triumph,  to  Zion  we  move. 

3  Our  seeking  thy  face 
Was  all  of  thy  grace, 

Thy  mercy  demands,  and  shall  have  all  the  praise : 

No  sinner  can  be 

Beforehand  with  thee, 
Thy  grace  is  preventing,  almighty,  and  free. 

4  Our  Saviour  and  friend 
His  love  shall  extend, 

It  knew  no  beginning,  and  never  shall  end  ; 

Whom  once  he  receives 

His  Spirit  ne'er  leaves  ; 
Nor  ever  repents  of  the  grace  that  he  gives. 

5  This  proof  we  would  give 
That  thee  we  receive ; 

Thou  art  precious  alone  to  the  souls  that  believe : 

Be  precious  to  us  ; 

All  besides  is  as  dross, 
Compar'd  with  thy  love  and  the  blood  of  thy  cross. 


THE  GOSPEL.  489 

HYMN  28-     Part  II. 
1  TTET  one  thing  we  want, 

JL    More  holiness  grant ! 
For  more  of  thy  mind,  and  thy  image  we  pant, 

Thine  image  impress 

On  thy  favorite  race  ; 
O  fashion  and  polish  thy  vessels  of  grace  ! 
2*  Thy  workmanship  we 

More  fully  would  be  ;  [thee: 

Lord,  stretch  out  thine  hand,  and  conform  us  to 

While  onward  we  move 

To  Canaan  above, 
Come,  Jill  us  with  holiness,  Jill  us  with  love. 
3  Vouchsafe  us  to  know 

More  of  thee  below  ; 
Thus  fit  us  for  heaven,  and  glory  bestow ; 

Our  harps  shall  be  tun'd, 

The  Lamb  shall  be  crown 'd, 
Salvation  to  Jesus,  through  heaven  shall  resound. 

Toplady. 

HYMN  20-     8,  7,  4.         Zion. 
Finished  Redemption; 

i   1  TTARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

-LI  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ! 
o      See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky  ! 
u      "It  is  finish'd  !"  — 
a      Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry  ! 
u  2  "  It  is  finish'd  !" — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford  ! 
o      Heavenly  blessings  without  measure. 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
u      "It  is  finish'd!"  — 
i       Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 
— 3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  has  promis'd  ; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
u      "It  is  finish'd"  — 
—    Saints  from  hence  your  comforts  draw, 
e  4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme : 
o      All  in  earth  and  all  in  heaven  , 

Join  to  praise  Emmanuel's  name. 
Hallelujah ! 

Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  !  —  Burdens  Coll. 
21* 


490  THE  GOSPEL. 

HYMN  SO-    C  M.        Dedham. 

The  converted  Thief.     Luke  xxiii.  42. 

u  1     A  Son  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
J\.  And  wept,  and  bled,  and  dy'd, 

—  He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 
u  That  languish'd  at  his  side. 

a  2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 
The  penitent  confess 'd  ; 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 

—  And  thus  his  prayer  addressed  : 

i  3"  Jesus,  the  Son  and  heir  of  heaven ! 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God ! 
e      I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears, 

And  welt'ring  in  thy  blood, 
y  4  "  Yet  quickly,  from  those  scenes  of  wo, 

In  triumph  thou  slmlt  rise, 
y      Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 

And  shine  above  the  skies. 
i   5  "Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me, 
And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death, 

Let  me  a  sharer  be." 
— 6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, 
o      "  To-day,  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 

With  me  in  Paradise."  —  S.  Stenneit. 

HYMN  31-     S.  M.         Inverness. 
Vital  Union  to  Christ  in  Regeneration.     1  Cor.  vi.  17 

a  1  TTvE'VI!  Saviour,  we  are  thine 
XJ  By  everlasting  bonds ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign, 
Our  souls  are  in  thy  hands. 
2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 
With  ever  growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 
e  3  Thy  spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head ; 
Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright, 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 
4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 
From  these  abodes  of  clay : 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 


THE  GOSPEL.  491 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 
Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 
If  he   in  heaven  hath  fix*d  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there.  —  Doddridge. 

HYMN   3£.     C.   M.         Carinth. 
Pardoning  Love.    Jer.  iii.  22.     Hos.  xiv.  1. 


1  TTOW 
Xl  H; 


[as  wanderM  from  the  Lord  ; 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ? 

— 2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls  'Return;' 

e  Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ! 

a      My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 

e         O  take  the  wanderer  home. 

i   3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  J 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 

To  speak  thy  wondrous  love] 
y  4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 

A  heart  so  vile  as  mine. 
u  5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
o      O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet  ; 

And  let  me  rove  no  more. —  Steele. 

HYMN  33-     S.  :>L         Olmuts. 

Communion  with  Ood  and  Christ.     1  John  i.  5. 

1  f^l  R  heavenly  Father  calls, 
V_/  And  Christ  invites  us  near; 
With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet 
And  our  communion  dear. 
i  2  God  pities  all  our  griefs  ; 
He  pardons  every  day  ; 
—    Almightv  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are  ! 

What  various  stores  of  good, 
DirTus'd  from  our  Redeemer's  hand, 
And  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 

4  Jesus,  our  living  head, 

We  bless  thy  f  litliful  care ; 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 

And  our  Forerunner  there, 


492  THE  GOSPEL. 

y  5  Here  fix,- my  roving  heart  1 

Here  wait, my  warmest  love! 

y      'Till  the  communion  be  complete 

In  nobler  scenes  above.  —  Doddridge 

HYMN  34-     C.  M.        Albany. 
Walking  with    Ood.    Gen.  v.  4. 

1  f~\  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
\J  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  : 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 
i  2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 
When  first  I  saw  the  Lord ! 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 
— 3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
i     But  now  I  find  an  aching  void 

The  world  can  never  fill. 
— 4  Return,  O  holy  Dove !  return, 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
e      So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb.  —  Cowper. 

HYMN  So-     S.  M.         Olney. 
The  Leper  healed;  or  Sanctification  implored.     Matt.  viii.  2. 

1  "DEHOLD  the  lep'rous  Jew, 
-D  Oppress'd  with  pain  and  grief, 
Pouring  his  tears  at  Jesus'1  feet 

For  pity  and  relief. 

2  "  O  speak  the  word,"  he  cries, 

"  And  heal  me  of  my  pain: 
Lord  thou  art  able,  if  thou  wilt, 
To  make  a  leper  clean." 

3  Compassion  moves  his  heart ; 

He  speaks  the  gracious  word  ; 
The  leper  feels  his  strength  return, 
And  all  his  sickness  cur'd. 


THE  GOSPEL.  493 

i  4  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  I  look, 
Sick  of  a  worse  disease : 
Sin  is  my  painful  malady, 
And  none  can  give  me  ease. 

e  5  But  thy  Almighty  grace 

Can  heal  my  lep'rous  soul : 

0  bathe  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 

And  that  will  make  me  whole.  —  Stennett. 

HYMN  36-     S.  M.         Southfield. 
The  Security  of  Christ's  Sheep.     John.  x.  37  —  39. 

i   1  ~|\/TY  soul  with  joy  attend, 

1V_L  While  Jesus  silence  breaks  ; 

No  angel's  harp  such  music  yields, 

As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 

— 2  "  I  know  my  sheep,"  he  cries, 
^  My  soul  approves  them  well : 
Vain  is  the  treach'rous  world's  disguise, 
And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  "  I  freely  feed  them  now 

With  tokens  of  my  love  ; 
But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
And  sweeter  streams  above. 

4  "  Unnumber'd  years  of  bliss, 

1  to  my  sheep  will  give  ; 

And,  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands, 
Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

u5"  This  tried  Almighty  hand 
Is  rais'd  for  their  defence ; 
Where  is  the  power  shall  reach  them  there  1 
Or  what  shall  force  them  thence  '}" 

— 6  Enough,  my  gracious  Lord, 
Let  faith  triumphant  cry  ; 

0  My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 

Can  on  this  promise  die.  — Doddridge. 

HYMN  37-  5.  6.        Hinton. 

The  Method  of  Salvation. 

1  rpHEE,  father  !  we  bless, 

JL    Whose  distinguishing  grace 
Selected  a  people  to  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Nor  is  thy  love  known 

By  election  alone ; 
For,  0  !  "thou  hast  added  the  gift  of  thy  Son. 


494  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  The  goodness  in  vain 
We  attempt  to  explain, 

Which  found  and  accepted  a  ransom  for  men. 

Great  surety  of  thine, 

Thou  didst  not  decline, 
To  concur  with  the  father's  most  gracious  design. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  friend, 
Our  thanks  shall  ascend  ; 

Who  saves  to  the  utmost,  and  loves  to  the  end ; 

Our  ransom  he  paid  ; 

In  his  merit  array 'd, 
We  attain  to  the  glory  for  which  we  were  made. 

4  Sweet  Spirit  of  grace ! 
Thy  mercy  we  bless, 

For  thy  eminent  share  in  the  council  of  peace ; 

Great  agent  divine, 

To  restore  us  is  thine. 
And  cause  us  afresh,  in  thy  likeness  to  shine. 

5  O  God,  'tis  thy  part 

To  convince  and  convert ; 
To  give  a  new  lifa,  and  create  a  new  heart ; 

By  thy  presence  and  grace, 

We're  upheld  in  our  race, 
And  are  kept  in  thy  love,  to  the  end  of  our  days. 

6  Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 
Agree  thus  in  one, 

The  salvation  of  those  he  has  mark'd  for  his  own ; 

Let  us,  too,  agree 

To  glorify  Thee,— 
Thou  ineffable  One,  thou  adorable  Three ! 

Toplady. 

HYMN  38.     11.  8.        Rowley. 

Distinguishing  Orace.     Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

"N  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
Ye  pilgrims,  for  Zion  who  press, 
Break  forth,  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  days, 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love  from  eternity  fix'd  upon  you, 

Broke  forth  and  discover'd  its  flame, 
When  each  in  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he  drew, 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  O  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 

Your  bosoms,  his  love  had  ne'er  felt :  [in  sin, 
You  all  would  have  liv'd,  would  have  died  too 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 


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THE  GOSPEL.  495 

4  What  was  there  in  you  that  could  meritesteem, 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight  ! 
'Twas  "  even  so,  Father !"  you  evermust  sing, 
"Because  itseem'd  good  in  thy  eight." 

5  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace,  we  were  brought  to 

While  others  were  suffered  to  go     [obey, 
The  road  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  our 
Which  leads  to  the  regions  of  wo.     [way ; 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 

To  him  all  the  glory  belongs  ;  [fame, 

Be  your's  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  his 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  his  songs. 

HYMN  39.     C.  M.     Part  I.         Litchfield. 
By  the  Grace  of  God,  I  am  what  I  am.  1  Cor.  xv.  8. 

1  /^y  REAT  God,  't;s  from  thy  sov'reign  grace 
vJT  That  all  my  blessings  flow  ; 
Whate'er  I  am  "or  do  posse.-.-, 

I  to  thy  mercy  owe. 

2  'Tis  this  my  pow'rful  lusts  controls, 

And  pardons  all  my  sin  ; 
Spreads  life  and  comfort  through  my  soul, 
And  makes  my  nature  clean. 

3  'Tis  this  upholds  me  whilst  I  live, 

Supports  me  when  I  die  ; 
And  hence  ten  thousand  saints  receive 
Their  all  as  well  as  I. 

4  How  full  must  be  the  springs  from  whence 

Such  various  streams  proceed  ! 
The  pasture  cannot  but  be  rich, 
On  which  so  many  feed . 

HYMN  40-     S.  M.      Part  II.  Watchman. 

Salvation  by  Grace  from  the  first  to  the  last.  Eph.  ii.  5 

y  1  f^i  RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound ! 

VJT  Harmonious  to  the  ear! 
o      Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 
y  2  Grace  first  contriv'd  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 
—3  [Grace  first  inscrib'd  my  name 
In  God's  eternal  book : 
Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took.] 


496  THE  GOSPEL. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
While  pressing  onto  God. 

5  [Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'errlow  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go.] 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days  ; 

0  It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 

And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

HYMN    41.     L-  M.         Windham. 

The  Sinner  weighed  and  found  wanting.     Dan.  V.  7. 

1  T>  ATSE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye, 
XL  Behold  God's  balance  lifted  high  ! 
There  shall  his  justice  be  display'd, 

And  there  thy  hope  and  life  be  weigh'd. 

2  See  in  one  scale  his  perfect  law  ; 

Mark  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw : 
i       Would st  thou  the  awful  test  sustain'! 
—    Thy  works  how  light !  thy  thoughts  how  vain  ! 

3  Behold,  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  in  dreadful  characters ; 

"  Sinner  —  thy  soul  is  wanting  found, 
And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground.'' 

i   4  Let  sudden  fear  thy  nerves  unbrace  ; 
Let  horror  change  thy  guilty  face  ; 

u      Through  all  thy  thoughts  let  anguish  roll, 
Till  deep  repentance  melt  thy  soul. 

— 5  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail ; — 

Christ  hath  a  weight  to  turn  the  scale  ; 

,e      Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace, 
And  show  a  Saviour's  righteousness. 

— G  Great  God  exert  thy  power  to  save  ; 
Deep  on  the  heart  these  truths  engrave, 
The  pond'rous  load  of  guilt  remove, 
That  trembling  lips  may  sing  thy  love- 

Doddridge. 

HYMN  42-     C.  M.         Spencer. 
God  glorious  and  Sinners  saved.     Isaiah  xliv.  23. 

«  1  T^ATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines! 

-T    How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
i       Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  tlirough  the  skies. 


THE  GOSPEL.  497 

— 2  [Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands 

On  all  thy  creatures  writ ; 
They  show  "the  labor  of  thine  hands, 

Or  impress  of  thy  feet.] 
3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
u      Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 

In  their  divinest  forms; 
y  4  Our  thoughts  are  lost  in  reverend  awe,— 

We  love  and  we  adore  ! 
The  first  archangel  never  saw 

So  much  of  God  before. 
e  5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
y      Sweet  cherubs  learn  Emmanuel's  name, 

And  try  their  choicest  strains, 
i   6  Oh,  may  I  beir  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song  ! 
y      Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 

And  love  command  my  tongue.  —  Watts. 

HYMX  43-     C.  M.        Eastport.        Carinth. 
Salvation. 

ALVATIOX  !  —  Oh,  melodious  sound, 
To  wretched  dying  men  ! 
Salvation  that  from  God  proceeds, 
And  leads  to  God  again. 
a  2  But  may  a  poor  bewilder'd  soul, 
Sinful  and  weak  as  mine, 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eye 
To  blessings  so  divine  ] 
— 3  The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss 
My  feeble  heir4:  o'erbears; 
And  unbelief  aimoet  per'trts 
The  promise  fcijo  team's. 

e  4  My  Saviour  God    no  v?'"ce  but  Lhine, 
These  dying  hopes  pan  rp.ise: 

y      Speak  thy  salvation  to  my  soul, 
And  turn  my  prayer  to  praise. 

HYMN  44-        Danvers. 
The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

a  1  "TT7"HEX  marshal'd  on  the  nightly  plain, 
VV    The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye : 


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498  THE  GOSPEL. 

e      Hark !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem  ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 
u  2  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  y awn 'd,  and  rudely  blow'd 
The  wind  that  toss'd  my  foundering  bark 
a      Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death  struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem: 
y      When  suddenly  a  star  arose, 

It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 
y  3  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all, 
It  bade  my  dark  foreboding  cease  : 
And  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 
y      Now  safely  moor'd  —  my  perils  o'er, 
I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 
The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

H.  K.  White. 

HYMN  45-     8s.  7s.         Crockett. 
The  Jubilee. 

1  TTARK  !  the  Jubilee  is  sounding, 
XI  O  the  joyful  news  is  come  ! 
Free  salvation  is  proclaimed, 

In  and  through  God's  only  Son, 
Now  we  have  an  invitation 

To  the  meek  and  lowly  Lamb. 
Glory,  honor  and  salvation, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  come  to  reign. 

2  Come  ye  sinners,  don't  neglect  it, 

Come  to  Jesus  in  your  prime ; 
Great  salvation,  don't  reject  it, 

O  receive  it  —  now's  your  time: 
Now  the  Saviour  is  beginning 

To  revive  his  work  again. 

3  Now  let  ea^h  one  ceise  from  sinning, 

Come  and  follow  Christ,  the  way  ; 
We  shall  all  receive  a  blessing, 

If  we  come  without  delay. 
Golden  moments  we've  neglected, 

O,  the  time  we've  spent  in  vain  ! 

4  Let  us  run  our  race  with  patience, 

Looking  unto  Christ  the  Lord; 
For  his  throne  shall  stand  forever, 


THE  GOSPEL.  499 

And  his  name  shall  he  adored  ; 
He  is  worthy  to  be  praised, 
He  is  our  exalted  King. 
5  Zion's  children,  praise  your  Jesus, 
Praise  him,  praise  him  evermore  ; 
May  his  love  and  grace  constrain  us 
To  rejoice  and  to  adore ; 
Oh,  then  let  us  join  together 
Crowns  of  glory  to  obtain. 

HYMN  46.    L.  M.        Augusta. 

Invitation  to  Sinners. 

a  1  "TTTHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 
VV  .Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  given; 
But  soon,  ah!  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  our  every  hope  of  heaven. 
e  2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day, 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound ; 
y      Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away, 

While  yet  a  pardoning  God  he's  found. 
u  3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 
Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave ; 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise  ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  Silence,  and  solitude,  and  gloom, 

In  those  forgetful  realms  appear  ; 
Deep  sorrows  fill  the  dismal  tomb, 
And  hope  shall  never  enter  there. 
e  6  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day, 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  ; 
3/      Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away, 

While  yet  a  pardoning  God  he's  "found. 

D  wight. 

HYMN  47.    L.  M.         Uxbridge. 

Christ  at  the  door. 

1  "DEHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door ! 
_D  He  gently  knocks,  has  knock'd  before  ■ 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 
i  2  O  lovely  attitude  !  he  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  open  hands; 


500  THE  GOSPEL. 

O  matchless  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
That  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 
a  3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed) 
e      He  will — the  very  friend  you  need: 
y      The  friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  he, 
With  garments  dyed  from  Calvary. 
—4  Rise,  touch'd  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine ; 
Turn  out  that  hateful  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in.  — Newton. 

HYMN  48-    8,  7,  4.        Fleming. 

Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ.    Isaiah  lv.  1. 

e  1  /"^lOIVIE,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
\J  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore  — 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
a  Full  of  pity,  join'd  with  pow'r: 

He  is  able, 

He  is  willing:  doubt  no  more. 
e  2  Come,  ye  thirsty,  come  and  welcome ; 
God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 

Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  us  nigh  — 
Without  money 

Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 
3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the, fitness  he  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him : 
This  he  gives  you  ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 
a  4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 
Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall  ! 
—    If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all; 
Not  the  righteous  — 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 
a  5  View  him  piostrate  in  the  garden; 
On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  ; 
Hear  him  crv  before  he  dies, 
"It  is  finish 'd  !" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ! 
6  Lo,  th'  incarnate  God  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  : 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 


INVITATIONS,  &c.  501 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 
7  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb : 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name: 
Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same.         Hart. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES. 

HYMN  49.     C.  M.        Patmos. 
Let  the  Kicked  forsake  his  ways,  §c.     Isaiah  Iv.  T. 

1  OINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard; 
i       O  'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 

—  He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word 

From  sin's  destructive  way. 
'2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 
You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  ycur  souls  of  ease. 
a  3  Your  way  is  dark  and  leads  to  hell ; 

—  Why  will  you  persevere? 

Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 

Shut  up  in  black  despair  ] 
e  4  "Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ? 
a      In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 

To  reap  immortal  wo  ! 
—5  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Through  his  abounding  grace  : 
His  mercy  will  tlie  guilt  f  >rgive, 

Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 
e  6  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts; 

He  pardons  like  a  God  ; 
o      He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 

Through  a  Redeemer's  blood.  —  Fawcett. 

HYMN    50-     L.  M.        Augusta. 

Weary  souls  invited  to  rest.     Matt.  xi.  28. 

e  1   /~lOME,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distrest; 
\J  Come  and  a-ceptthe  promis'd  rest; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  east  your  gloomy  fears  away. 


502  INVITATIONS 

— 2  Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  load  ; 
O  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad ; 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
With  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

e  3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes ; 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace ; 
How  rich  the  gift !  how  free  the  grace ! 

y  4  Lord,  we  accept  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart ; 

—    We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice , 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

a  5  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove  ; 

u  And  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest.  —  Steele. 

HYMN  51-        Zebulon. 

Yet  there  is  room.     Luke  xiv.  22. 

a  1  "\7~E  dying  sons  of  men, 

JL    Immerg'd  in  sin  and  wo, 
e      The  gospel's  voice  attend, 

While  Jesus  sends  to  you  ; 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty  come, 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  yet  is  room, 

— 2  No  longer  now  delay, 

Nor  vain  excuses  frame  : 
He  bkls  you  come  to-day, 
Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame: 
All  things  are  ready,  sinners,  come  : 
For  every  trembling  soul  there's  room. 

3  Believe  the  heavenly  word 

His  messengers  proclaim ; 
He  is  a  Gracious  Lord, 

And  faithful  is  his  name  ; 
Backsliding  souls,  return  and  come, 
Cast  off  despair,  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Compell'd  by  bleeding  love, 

Ye  wandering  sheep,  draw  near  ; 
Christ  calls  you  from  above, 

His  charming  accents  hear  ! 
Let  whosoever  will,  now  come: 
In  mercy's  breast  there  still  is  room.   Bodeti. 


AND  PROMISES.  503 

HYMN  55J.    C.  M.         Topsham. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation.     John  vii.  37. 

1  nnHK  Saviour  calls— let  every  ear 
J_    Attend  the  heavenly  sound  ; 
e      Ye  doubting  bouIs,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 
•2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 
Here  streams  of  bounty  flow: 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 
3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 
To  ease  vour  ev'ry  pain  : 
(Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  !) 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 
— 4  Ye  sinners,  come  ;  'tis  mercy's  voice: 

The  gracious  call  obey : 
e      Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys  — 
u         And  can  you  yet  delay  J 
i    5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts; 
e  To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 

And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
y  And  drink,  and  never  die.  —  Steele. 

HYMN  o3      L.  M.         Talbot. 
As  thy  days,  so  shall  thy  strength  be.     Deut.  xxxiii.  25. 

1     A  FFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
J\.  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear  ; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 
o      That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
— 2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  and  say, 
a      How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  1 

—  He  has  engag'd  by  firm  decree, 

o      That  as  thy  days, "thy  strength  shall  be. 
a  3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong  ; 

—  And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee; 

o      For  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
— 1  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 

Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name  ; 

In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see 
e      That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
a  5  VYhen  calFd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross, 

Or  sore  affliction,  pain,  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty  — 
e      Still  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 


504  INVITATIONS 

a  6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
—    Christ's  presence  shal]  tiiy  tears  subdue  ; 

0  He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free  ; 

y      And  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

Fawcett. 

HYMN  54=>        Us.        Portuguese  Hymn. 
Exceeding  great  and  precious  promises.    2  Pet.  i.  4. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  In  every  condition,  —  in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 

At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 

u  As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength  ever  be. 

3  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd, 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 

I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  u  When  thro'  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow  ; 

Fori  will  be  with  ihee,  thy  troubles  to  bless; 
And  sanctify  to  thee,  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When  thro'  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove, 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 

And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  Lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne. 

7  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose, 

1  will  not,  I  will  not,  desert  to  his  foes; 

That  sou],  tho'  all  hell  should  endeavour  to  shake, 
/'//  never,  no,  never,  no  never  forsake .'" 

Rippon's  Col. 

HYMN  5*5.     K,  7,  4.        Fleming. 

Sinners  invited  to  hear. 

[INNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message, 
Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
i      Every  sentence  —  Oh,  how  tender ! 
—        Every  line  is  full  of  love  ; 
a  Listen  to  it  — 

o         Every  line  is  full  of  love. 


SIIN 
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AND  PROMISES.  505 

— 2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel, 

News  from  Zion's  king  proclaim, 

e      To  each  rebel  sinner  —  "  Pardon, 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 

i  How  important! 

u         Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  ! 

— 3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succor  ; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears  ; 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 

Chase  away  the  falling  tears, 
i  Tender  heralds  — 

0  Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

— i  False  professors,  grov'ling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word, 
While  the  messengers  address  you. 

Take  the  warnings  they  afford  ; 
i  We  entreat  you, 

—       Take  the  warnings  they  afford. 

i  5  Who  hath  our  report  believed  1 
Who  receiv'd  the  joyful  word  ? 
Who  embrac'd  the  news  of  pardon, 
Offer'd  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 

u  Can  you  slight  it  — 

Offer'd  to  you  by  the  Lord ! 

— 6  O,  ye  angels,  hov'ring  round  us, 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way, 

e      Hasten  to  the  court  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay  ; 

y  Rebel  sinners 

Glad  the  message  will  obey. — Allen. 

HYMN  56.     C.   M.         Eastport. 

Sinners   invited. 

1  AT OW  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour, 
_L\    O  sinners,  come  away; 

The  Saviour's  knocking  at  your  door — 
Arise  without  delay. 

2  Oh  !  don't  refuse  to  give  him  room, 

Lest  mercy  should  withdraw; 
He'll  then  in  robes  of  vengeace  come, 
To  execute  his  law. 

3  Then  where,  poor  mortals,  will  you  be, 

If  destitute  of  grace, 
When  you  your  injur'd  Judge  shall  see. 
And  stand  before  his  face? 
22 


506  INVITATIONS 

a  4  Oh!  could  you  shun  that  dreadful  sight, 

How  would  you  wish  to  fly 
a      To  the  dark  shades  of  endless  night, 

—  From  that  all-searching  eye  I 

o  5  The  dead,  awak'd,  must  all  appear, 
And  you  among  them  stand, 
Before  the  great  impartial  bar, 
Arraign'd  at  Christ's  left  hand. 
— 6  Let  not  these  warnings  be  in  vain, 
But  lend  a  list'ning  ear; 
Lest  you  should  meet  them  all  again, 
u         When  wrapped  in  keen  despair.  —  Cowper. 

HYMN  57.    L.  M.        Hebron. 

My  Spirit  shall  not  ahoays  strive.    Gen.  vi.  3. 

a  1  O  AY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 
O  Oft  whisper'd  to  thy  secret  soul ; 
Urg'd  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  leave  thy  heart  to  God's  control? 
2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 
Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 
u      And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warn'd  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee  ? 
i  3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heav'nly  voice, 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call, 

—  It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 

And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 
a  4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind: 
w      That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 

And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

u  5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  harden 'd,  self-destroying  man; 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve ; 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 
6  Sinner — perhaps  this  very  day. 
Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be ; 
u      Oh,  shouM'st  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 

Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. — Hyde. 

HYMN  58-     7.        Norwich. 
Sinner,  prepare  to  meet  God. 

i   1  O  INNER,  art  thou  still  secure  ? 
O  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ! 
Can  thy  heart  or  hands  endure 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  ? 


AND  PROMISES.  507 

a  2  See  his  mighty  arm  is  bar*d  ! 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow  ! 
a      For  his  judgment  stand  prepar'd, 

Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 
u  3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth  affrighted  hastes  to  flee, 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax, 
u  What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

i  4  Who  his  advent  may  abide  \ 
—        You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  rind  a  place  to  hide, 

When  the  world  is  wrapt  in  flame ! 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace  ! 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath, 
And  our  souls  be  call'd  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gates  of  death. 

6  Let  us  now  our  day  improve, 

Listen  to  the  gospel  voice  ; 
Seek  the  things  that  are  above  ; 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys. —  Newton. 

HYMN  59.     P.  M. 

The  birth  of  the  Saviour. 

1  TTITHER,  ye  faithful;  haste  with  songs  of  tii- 
XX         umph, 

To  Bethlehem  go,  the  Lord  of  life  to  meet; 
To  you  this  day  is  born  a  Prince  and  Saviour: 
Oh  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  his  feet. 

2  Oh  Jesus!  for  such  wond'rous  condescension, 

Our  praise  and  reverence  are  an  oft- ring  meet  ; 
Now  is  the  word  made  flesh  and  dwells  among  us, 
Oh  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  his  feet. 

3  Shout  his  almighty  name,  ye  choirs  of  angels, 

Let  the  celestial  courts  his  praise  repeat ; 
Unto  our  God  be  glory  in  the  highest, 
Oh  come,  and  let  us  worship  at  his  feet. 

HYMN  60-     P-  M. 

The  si7iner  learned. 

a  1  OTOP,  poor  sinner  !  stop  and  think 
O  Before  you  further  go ! 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  wo  ? 
Once  again,  I  charge  you,  stop ! 

For  unless  you  warning  take. 
Ere  you  are  aware,  you  drop 

Into  the  burning  lake  : 


.508  INVITATIONS,  &c. 

u  2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose] 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes] 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

When  he  judgment  shall  proclaim, 
And  the  earth  shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame?" 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come 

To  drag  you  to  his  bar ; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 

Will  fill  you  with  despair: 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd, 

Sins  of  a  blood-crimson  dye; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud ; 

And  what  can  ycu  reply  ] 

4  Tho'  your  heart  be  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lin'd  with  brass, 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

(Tho'  they  now  despise  his  grace,) 
Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face. 
e  5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope 

You  may  his  mercy  know; 
—    Tho'  his  arm  is  lifted  up, 

He  still  forbears  the  blow : 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  died  ; 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come ; 
None  who  come  shall  be  deny'd, 

He  says,  "There  still  is  room."  Aewfo/i. 

HYMN  ©1.     L.  M.     Windham. 
Address  to  Sinners. 

i   1  O I NNE R,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown! 
O  Why  in  such  fearful  haste  to  die  ] 
Why  speed  thy  flight  to  worlds  unknown, 
Regardless  of  thy  destiny] 
m  2  Wilt  thou  defy  the  wrath  of  God, 

Led  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams] 
a      Madly  despise  the  Saviour's  blood, 

And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames] 
— 3  Sinner,  O  lift:  thy  thoughts  above, 
e  And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 

The  glories  of  his  dying  love — 
y         For  ever  telling,  yet  untold ! 


CHRIST.  509 

HYMN  62-     8s.        Xorthfield. 
Riches  of  Christ.     Eph.  :ii.  8. 

1  TJOW  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth? 
XI  How  shall  I  his  beauties  declare  I 
O  how  shall  I  speak  of  his  worth, 

Or  what  his  chief  dignities  are! 

2  His  angels  can  never  express, 

Nor  saints  who  sit  nearest  his  throne, 
How  rich  are  his  treasures  of  grace ; 

O  no!  'tis  a  myst'ry  unknown. 
u  3  In  him  all  the  fulness  of  God, 

For  ever  transcendantly  shines ; 
a      The  Father's  anointed  he  stood, 

To  finish  his  glorious  designs. 
u  4  Tho'  once  he  was  nail'd  to  the  cross, 

Vile  rebels  like  me  to  set  free, 
—    His  glory  sustained  no  loss : 
u  Eternal  his  kingdom  shall  be. 

— 5  O  sinner,  believe  and  adore 

The  Saviour  so  rich  to  redeem ! 
No  creature  can  ever  explore 

The  treasures  of  goodness  in  him. 

e  6  He,  riches  has  ever  in  store  ; 

And  treasures  that  never  can  waste ; 
o      Here's  pardon  —  here's  grace,  yea,  and  more ; 
o  Here's  glory  eternal  at  last. — Maxwell. 

CHRIST. 

HYMN  63-     7s.         Grant. 

Rejoicing  in  hope. 

e  1  pHILDREX  of  the  heavenly  king, 
\J  As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing  ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 

o      Glorious  in  his  works  and  "ways. 

e  2  Ye  are  trav'ling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  "see. 

o  3  O  ye  mourning  souls  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 


510  CHRIST. 

0  4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 

Soon  you'll  enter  into  rest ; 

There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd, 

There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 
y  5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 

On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 

Bids  us  unclismay'd  go  on. 
u  6  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
e      Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 

Only  thou  our  leader  be, 

And  we  still  will  follow  thee.  —  Cennick. 

HYMN  64.     C.  M.        Devizes. 

The  Incarnation  of  Christ.    Luke  ii.  14. 

1  TVTORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
1VJL  And  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 

Joy,  love,  and  gratitude,  combine 

To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 
y  2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 

And  strung,  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  roll'd; 
The  theme,  the  joy,  the  song  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 

And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy, 

To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song  ; 
Good -will  and  peace,  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 
y  6  [O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love, 
Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise, 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays  !] 
y  7  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 
"Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete; 
Jesus  was  born  to  die.'' 
8  Hail,  Prince  of  life  !  for  ever  hail, 
Redeemer,  brother,  friend  ! 


CHRrST.  511 

Tho'  earth,  and  t;rne,  and  life,  should  fail, 
Tny  praise  shall  never  end.  —  Medley. 
HYMN  65-     C,  M.        Spencer. 
The  Incarnation. 

e  1     \  WAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 
J\.  To  our  incarnate  Lord  ; 
Let  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
Adore  th'  eternal  Word, 
a  2  That  awful  Word,  that  sovereign  Power, 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  made, 
e      (O  happy  morn,  illustrious  hour  !) 
a  Was  once  in  flesh  array'd ! 

u  3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love 
In  all  their  glorious  forms, 
When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 
4  To  dwell  with  misery  below, 
The  Saviour  left  the  skies ; 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wo, 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 
— 5  Adoring  angels  tun'd  their  songs, 

To  hail  the  joyful  day ; 
y      With  rapture  then,  let  mortal  tongues 

Their  grateful  worship  pay. 
— 6  What  glory,  Lord,  to  thee  is  due! 

With  wonder  we  adore  ; 
«      But  could  we  sing  as  angels  do, 

Our  highest  praise  were  poor.  —  Steele. 

HYMN  66-  C.  M.        Albany. 

The  Redeemer's  Message.     Luke  iv.  18,  19. 

e  1  TTARK!    the    glad    sound,    the  Saviour 
JLj.  The  Saviour  promis'd  long  !       [comes, 
—    Let  even,'  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  Spirit  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love. 

His  holy  breast  inspire. 
e  3  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held: 
o      The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 

The  iron  fetters  yield. 
e  4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice, 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 


512  CHRIST 

o      And,  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night , 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

i  5    He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure  ; 
o      And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 

T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 
y  6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  : 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring, 

With  thy  beloved  name.  Doddridge. 

HYMN  67-  L.  M.         Uxbridge. 

The  humiliation,  Exaltation,  and  Triumphs  of  Christ.  Phil. 

ii,  8,  9.    Col.  ii.  15. 

1  rpHE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 
_L    That  brightest  monument  of  praise, 

That  e'er  the  God  of  love  design'd, 
Employs  and  fills  my  laboring  mind. 

2  Begin,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, 
A  burden  for  an  angel's  tongue: 

When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things, 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings. 
o  3  Proclaim  inimitable  Love  !  — 
u      Jesus,  the  Lord  of  worlds  above, 
Puts  off  the  beams  of  bright  array, 
And  veils  the  God  in  mortal  clay. 
o  4  He,  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones, 
i      Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds,  and  groans : 
u      The  Prince  of  Life  resigns  his  breath, 

The  King  of  Glory  bows  to  death. 
— 5  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power  !  — 
y      He  triumphs  in  his  dying  hour ; 
—    And,  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell, 
He  dash'd  the  rising  hopes  of  hell. 

6  Thus  were  the  hosts  of  death  subdu'd, 
And  sin  was  drown 'd  in  Jesus'  blood  : 
o      Then  he  arose,  and  reigns  above, 

And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love. —  Watts. 

HYMN  68-     C.  M.        Stoiv. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ.    Phil.  iv.  4. 

y  1  T>  E.TOICE  !  the  Lord  is  King: 
XV  Your  God  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore : 


CHRIST.  513 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Rejoice!  the  Saviour  reigns — 
The  God  of  truth  and  love  ; 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains 

He  took  his  seat  above  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lilt  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 
— 3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail. 

He  rules  o'er  earth  find  heav'n; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell, 
Are  to  our  Jesus  giv'n  ; 
e      Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

— 4  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 
Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  ev'ry  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy  ; 
e      Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up"  the  voice. 

Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 
o  5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ! 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home: 
w      We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice,  — 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound : — rejoice ! 

Rippon. 

HYMN  69-     L.  M.         Farnsicorth. 
The  Intercession  of  Christ.     Heb.  viii.  25. 

e  1  TT~E  lives!  the  great  Redeemer  lives! 
XI  (What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives !) 

—  And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

a  2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice  armed  with  frowns  appears; 

—  But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 

e      Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

— 3  Hence,  then,  ye  black  despairing  thoughts ! 

Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 
o      His  powerful  intercessions  rise, 

And  guilt  recedes  and  terror  dies, 
a  4  In  every  dark  distressful  hour, 

When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 

—  Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

22  * 


514  CHRIST. 

5  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend — 

On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend  : 
o      Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 

For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. —  Steele. 

HYMN  70.    C.  M.         Dedham. 

Christ's  Intercession  prevalent.    John  xvii.  24. 

i  1     A  WAKE,  sweet  gratitude  !  and  sing 
J\  Th'  ascended  Saviour's  love : 
Sing  how  he  lives  to  carry  on 

His  people's  cause  above. 
a  2  With  cries  and  tears,  he  offer'd  up 

His  humble  suit  below  ; 
c      But  with  authority  he  asks, 

Enthron'd  in  glory  now. 
— 3  For  all  that  comes  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands ; 
u      Points  to  their  names  upon  his  breast, 

And  spreads  his  wounded  hands. 
— 4  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim : 
u      "  Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 

Be  with  me  where  I  am : 
5  "By  their  salvation,  recompense 

The  sorrows  I  endur'd ; 
Just  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 

And  faithful  to  thy  word." 
e  6  Eternal  life,  at  his  request 

To  ev'ry  saint  is  giv'n: 
y      Safety  below,  and  after  death, 

The  plenitude  of  heav'n. —  Toplady. 

HYMN  71.     C.  M.        Likhfield. 

Christ's    Intercession     typified    by    Aaron's    Breastplate. 

Ex.  xxviii.    29. 
e  1  "JVftVW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
_L\I    Our  great  High-Priest  above, 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, 
And  sympathetic  love. 
—2  Though  raisVl  to  a  superior  throne, 
Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honors  crown'd. 
3  The  names  of  all  his  saints,  he  bears 
Deep  graven  on  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say, 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 


CHRIST.  515 

y  4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
y      When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns, 

Are  moulderd  down  to  dust. 
u  5  So,  gracious  Saviour !  on  my  breast, 
May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, — 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne  !  —  Doddridge. 
HYMN   72-     L.  M.         Talbot 

Friend. 

1  *F)OOR,  weak,  and  worthless,  though  1  am, 
X    I  have  a  rich  almighty  friend  ; 

Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name  : 
He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood  ; 

And,  by  his  power,  my  foes  controll'd; 
He  found  me  wandering  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 
e  3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  want  supplies, 
And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 
Enthron'd  with  him  above  the  skies  : 
i  Oh !  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me  ! 

PAUSE. 
Is  this  thy  kindness  to  thy  friend?  2.  Sam.  xvi.  17. 

a  4  But  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  mourns  ; 

And  well  my  eyes  with  tears  may  swim 
To  think  of  my  perverse  returns  ; — 
I've  been  a  faithless  friend  to  him. 
5  Often  my  gracious  Friend  I  grieve, 
Neglect,  distrust,  and  disobey  ; 
And  often  Satan's  lies  believe 
Sooner  than  all  my  Friend  can  say. 
—6  [He  bids  me  always  freely  come, 
And  promises  whate'er  I  ask: 
But  I  am  straiten'd,  cold,  and  dumb, 
And  count  my  privilege  a  ta^k. 
7  Before  the  world,  that  hates  his  cause, 

My  treach'rous  heart  has  throbb'dwithshame; 
Loth  to  forego  the  world's  applause, 
I  hardly  dare  avow  his  name.] 
a  8  Sure,  were  not  I  most  vile  and  base, 

I  could  not  thus  my  Friend  requite ! 
u      And  were  not  he  the  God  of  grace, 

He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  his  sight . 

Newton. 


516  CHRIST. 

HYMN   73.     C.  M.         Coronation. 

The  Spiritual  Coronation. 

1     A  LL  hail  the  povv'r  of  Jesus'  name ! 
.Zjl  Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
o         And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

— 2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 
Who  from  his  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
o  And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

— 3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransom 'd  from  the  fall, 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
o  And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

— 4  Hail  him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Wnom  David,  Lord,  did  call ; 
The  God  incarnate  !  Man  Divine ! 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
i   5  Sinners  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget, 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
—    Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
o  And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

— 6  Let  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
u      To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
— 7  "O,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall  ; 

0  We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all."  —  Duncan. 

HYMN   74-    L.  M.         Hebron. 

Life  of  the  Soul.     Jolin.  xiv.  19. 

1  TT7HEX  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 

VV    And  fainting  hope  a.] most  expires, 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes  — 

To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 
i  2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord? 

And  can  my  hope — my  comfort  die, 
Fix'd  on  thy  everlasting  word  ; 
o         That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky? 
— 3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  ; 
u      His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives ; 

Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure. 


CHRIST.  517 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell ; 

Immovable  the  promise  stands  ; 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth,  or  hell, 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

5  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose  ! 

If  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine, 
)      Xot  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 

Shall  break  a  union  so  divine.  —  Steele. 

HYMN   75.     8,  7.         Greenville. 
Light,    Isaiah  ix.  2. 

1  "I"  IGHT  of  those,  whose  dreary  dwelling, 
-L/  Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come  !  and  thy  dear  self  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath  : 

I      The  new  heav'n's  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise  ! 

Scattering  aiT  the  night  of  nature  ! 

Pouring  day  upon  our  eyes  ! 

2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing, 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  poor  benighted  heart : 
Come,  and  manifest  the  favor 

Thou  hast  for  the  ransom 'd  race; 
Come,  thou  dear  exalted  Saviour  ! 

Come,  and  bring  thy  gospel  grace. 

3  Save  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild  pacific  Prince  ! 
Give  the  knowledge  of  Salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins  ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burden'd  soul  release ; 
By  the  influence  of  thy  spirit, 

Guide  us  into  perfect  peace. 

HYMN  70-     C.  M.         Topsham. 
Our  Righteousness.    Jeremiah  xxiii.  6. 

1  O  A.VIOUR  divine  !  we  know  thy  name 
O  And  in  that  name  we  trust; 

Thou  art  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
Thou  art  thine  Israel's  boast. 

2  Guilty  we  plead  before  thy  throne, 

And  low  in  dust  we  lie, 
Till  Jesus  stretch  his  gracious  arm 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh. 


518  CHRIST. 

a  3  The  sins  of  one  most  righteous  day 

Might  plunge  us  in  despair  ; 
e      Yet  all  the  crimes  of  num'rous  years 

Shall  our  great  Surety  clear. 

— 4  That  spotless  robe,  which  he  hath  wrought.. 
Shall  deck  us  all  around  ; 
Nor  by  the  piercing  eye  of  God, 
One  blemish  shall  be  found. 
e  5  Pardon,  and  peace,  and  lively  hope, 
To  sinners  now  are  giv'n  ; 
Israel  and  Judah  soon  shall  change 
Their  wilderness  for  heav'n. 
y  6  With  joy  we  taste  that  manna  now, 
Thy  mercy  scatters  down ; 
We  seal  our  humble  vows  to  thee. 
And  wait  the  promis'd  crown. — Doddridge. 

HYMN   77-     L.  M.         Brentford. 

Saviour  —  the  only  One.    Acts  iv.  12. 

1   TESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 
J    Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow  : 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  wo. 
a  2  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  God  ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  dubious  road. 
— 3  Nor  other  name  will  heav'n  approve : 
e         Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordain'd  by  everlasting  love, 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

— 4  Here  let  our  constant  feet  abide, 

Nor  from  the  heavenly  path  depart; 
u      O  let  thy  Spirit,  gracious  Guide  ! 

Direct  our  steps,  and  cheer  our  heart. 
— 5  Safe  lead  us  through  this  world  of  night, 

And  bring  us  to  "the  blissful  plains, — 
o      The  regions  of  unclouded  light. 

Where  perfect  joy  for  ever  reigns. — Steele. 

HYMN   78-     S.  M.        Inverness. 

Christ,  our  Shepherd. 

1  "TTTHTLE  mv  Redeemer's  near, 
VV     My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide ; 
I  bid  farewell  to  anxious  fear, 
My  wants  are  all  supply'd. 


CHRIST.  519 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 
u      His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Along  the  lovely  scene 

Cool  waters  gently  roll, 
Transparent,  sweet,  and  all  serene, 
e         To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 

— 4  Here  let  my  spirit  rest ; 

i  How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine  ! 

e      With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety  blest; 

Beneticence  divine ! 
i  5  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wandering  feet  restore  ; 

—  To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 
o         And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

a  6  Unworthy  as  I  am 

Of  thy  protecting  care, 

—  Jesus,  I  plead  thy  gracious  name, 

o  For  all  my  hopes  are  there.  —  Steele. 

HYMN  79-    L.  M.         Uxbridge. 

Way  to  Canaan. 

e  1    TESUS,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone; 
J    He,  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ! 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

— 2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 

The  road  that  leads  from  banishment ; 
The  king's  high-way  of  holiness, 
I'll  go ;  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

a  3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  and  burden,  Ion?  has  been 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

— 4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  pow'r, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  Way." 
5  Lo!  glad  I  come!  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am : 
My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give ! 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

y  6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found : 


520  CHRIST. 

I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,— "Behold  the  way  to  God  !" 

Cennick. 
HYMN   80-     C.  P.  M.        Somerville. 
Way,  Truth,  and  Life.     John  xiv.  6. 

1  rpHERE  is  no  path  to  heav'nly  bliss, 
JL    Or  solid  joy,  or  lasting  peace, 
But  Christ  th'  appointed  road  : 
e      Oh,  may  we  tread  the  sacred  Way! 
By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise,  and  pray, 
Till  we  sit  down  with  God ! 
— 2  The  types  and  shadows  of  the  word 
Unite  in  Christ,  the  man,  the  Lord, 
The  Saviour  just  and  true: 
u      Oh,  may  we  all  his  word  believe  ! 
And  all  his  promises  receive, 
And  all  his  precepts  do. 
— 3  As  he  above  for  ever  lives, 

And  Life  to  dying  sinners  gives, 

Eternal  and  divine: 
Oh,  may  his  Spirit  in  me  dwell ! 
y      Then — sav'd  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell — 
Eternal  life  is  mine. 

HYMN  81-     C.  M.        Marlow. 
All  in  All. 

1  pOMPAR'D  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 
\J  No  comeliness  I  see  ; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 

Is  to  be  one  with  thee, 
i  2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey: 
o      Thyself  bestow !  for  thee  alone, 

My  all  in  all  I  pray, 
u  3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore : 
u      More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave ;. 

And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 
e  4  Lov'd  of  my  God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'll  burn  : 
Chosen  of  thee,  ere  time  began, 

I'd  choose  thee  in  return. 
— 5  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

O  teach  me  to  resign  : 
u      I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 

If  thou,0  God,art  mine. —  Toplady. 


CHRIST.  521 

HYMN  82-     S.  M.        Stonington. 

The  Pilgrim's  Song. 

1  T?ROM  Egypt  lately  freed 
1.     By  the  Redeemer's  grace  ! 
A  rough  and  thorny  path  we  tread, 
In  hopes  to  see  his  face. 

a  2  The  flesh  dislikes  the  way, 
e         But  faith  approves  it  well ; 

This  only  leads  to  endless  day  ; 
a         All  others  lead  to  hell. 
e  3  The  promis'd  land  of  peace. 

Faith  keeps  in  constant  view  ; 
a      How  diff 'rent  from  the  wilderness, 

We  now  are  passing  through ! 
4  Here  often  from  our  eyes 

Clouds  hide  the  light  divine ; 
e      There  we  shall  have  unclouded  skies, 

Our  sun  shall  always  shine. 

a  5  Here  griefs,  and  cares,  and  pains, 

And  fears,  distress  us  sore  : 
e      But  there  eternal  pleasure  reigns, 

And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 
— 6  Lord,  pardon  our  complaints, 

We  follow  at  thy  call : 
y      The  joy  prepar'd  fbr  suff'ring  saints, 

Will  make  amends  for  all. 

HYMN  83-    C.  M.        Ashfield. 

It  is  Finished. 

1  9rplS  finish'd  !  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
i  JL    And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died ; 

—  'Tis  finish'd  —  yes,  the  race  is  run, 
e      The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

— 2  'Tis  finish'd  —  all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 
Is  now  fulrill'd,  as  was  design 'd, 
In  me  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd  —  this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  : 

o      Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death, 

—  By  this  my  last  expiring  breath. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — heaven  is  reconcil'd, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoil'd; 

e      Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again, 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 


522  CHRIST. 

— 5  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice, 

May  well  my  hope  revive  ; 
y      If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies, 

The  sinner  sure  may  live.  — •  Stennett. 

HYMN  84-     11.  8.  Part  I.         Oakham. 
Description  of  Christ. 

i    I  r\  THOU,  in  whose  presence 
\J  My  soul  takes  delight, 
On  whom  in  affliction  I  call, 
e      My  comfort  by  day, 

And  my  song  in  the  night, 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all. 

— 2  Where  dost  thou  at  noon-tide 
Resort  with  thy  sheep, 
To  feed  on  the  pastures  of  love] 
u      For  why  in  the  valley 
Of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove? 

3  O  why  should  I  wander 
An  alien  from  thee, 

And  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread? 
—    Thy  foes  will  rejoice, 

When  my  sorrows  they  see, 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 

4  Ye  daughters  of  Z ion, 
Declare,  have  you  seen 

The  star  that  on  Israel  shone? 

Say,  if  in  your  tents 

My  Beloved  has  been, 
And  where  with  his  flocks  he  is  gone  ? 

e  5  This  is  my  Beloved, 

His  form  is  divine, 
His  vestments  shed  odors  around  ; 

The  locks  on  his  head 

Are  as  grapes  on  the  vine, 
When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crown'd. 

6  The  roses  of  Sharon, 

The  lilies  that  grow 
In  the  vales,  on  the  banks  of  the  streams, 

On  his  cheek,  in  the  beauty 

Of  excellence  blow  — 
And  his  eyes  are  as  quivers  of  beams. 


CHRIST.  523 

HYMN   85-     H.  8;  Part  II.         Oakham. 
Description  of  Christ. 

v  1  TJIS  voice,  as  the  sound 
_tl  Of  the  dulcimer  sweet. 
Is  heard  through  the  shadow  of  death, 
y      The  cedars  of  Lebanon 

Bow  at  his  feet, 
—The  air  is  perfum'd  with  Ins  breath, 
e  2  His  lips  as  a  fi )untain 
Of  righteousness  flow, 
That  waters  the  garden  of  grace, 
From  which  their  salvation 
The  Gentiles  shall  know, 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

3  Love  sits  in  his  eye-lids, 
And  scatters  delight 

Thro'  all  the  bright  mansions  on  high  : 
—    Their  faces  the  cherubims 
Veil  in  his  sight, 
And  tremble  with  fulness  of  joy. 

4  He  looks,  and  ten  thousand 
Of  angels  rejoice, 

\nd  myriads  wait  for  his  word  ; 
y      He  speaks,  and  eternity 
Fill  a  with  his  voice, 
Re-echoes  the  praise  of  the  Lord. 
—5  His  vestment  of  righteousness, 
Who  shall  describe ! 
Its  purity,  words  would  defile; 
e      The  heav'ns  from  his  presence 
Fresh  beauties  imbibe, 
And  earth  is  made  rich  by  his  smile: 
—6  Such  is  mv  beloved. 
In  excellence  bright, 
When  pleaa'd  he  looks  down  from  above, 
u      Like  the  morn  when  he  breathes 
From  the  chambers  of  light, 
And  comforts  his  people  with  love. 
HYMN  86-  C.  M.    Part  III.         Oakham. 

Description  of  Christ. 

„  i  "QUT  when  arm'd  with  vengeance, 

_D  In  terror  he  comes, 
The  nations  rebellious  to  tame, 

The  reins  of  omnipotent 

Power  he  assumes, 
And  rides  in  a  chariot  of  flame. 


524  CHRIST. 

— 2  A  two-edged  sword 

From  his  mouth  issues  forth, 
Bright  quivers  of  fire  are  his  eyes, 
o      He  speaks,  and  black  tempests 
Are  seen  in  the  north, 
And  storms  from  their  caverns  arise. 

3  Ten  thousand  destructions, 

That  wait  for  his  word, 
And  ride  on  the  wings  of  his  breath, 

Fly  swift  as  the  wind 

At  the  nod  of  their  Lord, 
And  deal  out  the  arrows  of  death. 

u  4  His  cloud-bursting  thunders 

Their  voices  resound, 
Through  all  the  vast  regions  on  high : 

'Till  from  the  deep  centre 

Loud  echoes  rebound, 
And  meet  the  quick  flame  in  the  sky. 

— 5  The  portals  of  heav'n 

At  his  bidding  obey, 
And  expand  ere  his  banner  appear ; 
w      Earth  trembles  beneath, 

Till  her  mountains  give  way, 
a  And  hell  shakes  her  fetters  with  fear. 

— 6  When  he  walks  on  the  clouds, 
As  the  dust  of  his  feet, 
And  grasps  the  big  storm  in  his  hand, 
o      What  eye,  the  fierce  glance 
Of  his  anger  shall  meet, 
Or  who  in  his  presence  shall  stand  1 

HYMN  87-     8s.        Northampton. 

Longing  for  Christ. 

i  1  TTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
XI  When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  ; 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweetflow- 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  to  me;    [ers, 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 
The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay; 
e      But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 

December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 
And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice ; 


CHRIST.  525 

—    I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

^  Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear  ; 
e      No  mortal  so  happy  as  I , 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

— 3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  lis  pleasure  resign'd; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind  . 
While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace,  a  toy  would  appear  ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

i  4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine ! 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ! 
u      O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky. 

Thy  soul  cheering  presence  restore: 
u      Or  take  rne  to  thee  up  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

HYMN  88-     C.  M.  Dedham. 

Lord,  remember  me. 

e  1    TESUS  !  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 
J    As  such  I  look  to  thee  ; 

—  Now  in  the  bowels  of  thy  love, 
u         Oh,  Lord !  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 
Remember  "Calvary ; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 
— 3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God  ! 

I  yield  myself  to  thee  ; 
o      While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
u  Oh,  Lord  !  remember  me. 

a  4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 
e  Yet  thy  salvation's  free  ; 

—  Then,  in  thy  all-abounding  grace, 
u         Oh,  Lord  !  remember  me. 

— 5  Howe'er  forsaken  or  distress'd, 
Howe'er  oppress'd  I  be, 
Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth, 
u         Do  thou  remember  me. 

a  6  And  when  I  close  mine  eyes  in  death, 
And  creature  helps  all  flee, 


526  CHRIST. 

—    Then,  oh,  my  great  Redeemer,  God, 
U  I  pray,  remember  me. 

HYMN   89.     lis, 4s, &  7s.         JFelton. 
If  life's  pleasures  charm  thee. 

IF  life's  pleasures  charm  thee,  give  them  not  thy  heart, 
Lest  the  gift  ensnare  thee,  from  thy  God  to  part; 
His  favor  seek,  his  praises  speak, 

Fix  here  thy  hope's  foundation; 
Serve  him,  and  he  will  ever  be 
The  Rock  of  thy  salvation. 

2  If  distress  befall  thee,  painful  though  it  be, 
Let  not  grief  appal  thee ;   to  thy  Saviour  flee  : 

He  ever  near,  thy  prayer  will  hear, 

And  calm  thy  perturbation  : 
The  waves  of  v/o,  shall  ne'er  o'erflow 

The  Rock  of  thy  salvation. 

3  When  earth's  prospects  fail  thee,  let  it  not  distress, 
Better  comforts  wait  thee;  Christ  will  freely  bless; 

To  Jesus  flee;  thy  prep  he'll  be, 

Thy  heavenly  consolation : 
For  griefs  below,  cannot  o'erthrow 

The  Rock  of  thy  salvation. 

4  Dangers  may  approach  thee  —  let  them  not  alarm; 
Christ  will  ever  watch  thee,  and  protect  from  harm ; 

He  near  thee  stands,  with  mighty  hands, 

To  ward  off  each  temptation; 
To  Jesus  fly,  he's  ever  nigh, 

The  Rock  of  thy  salvation. 

5  Let  not  death  alarm  thee,  shrink  not  from  his  blow, 
For  thy  God  shall  arm  thee,  and  victory  bestow; 

For  death  shall  bring  to  thee  no  sting, 

The  grave  no  desolation  : 
'Tis  gain  to  die,  with  Jesus  nigh, 

The  Rock  of  thy  salvation. 

HYMN  00-     L.  M.         Ward. 
The  Leadings  of  the  Spirit.     Rom.  viii.  14. 

e  1  /~10ME  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 
v.^  With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare  ; 
Lead  to  thy  word,  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 


CHRIST.  527 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  the  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  holiness,  —the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  — the  living  way  ; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 
y  5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

HYMN  91-    L.  M.        Augusta. 

The  Spirit's  Influences    compared  to  living  Water. 

e  1    DLESS'd  .Te.-us,  source  of  grace  divine, 

D  What  soul-refreshing  streams  are  thine! 
—    Oh,  bring  these  healing  waters  nigh, 
a      Or  we  must  droop,  and  fail,  and  die. 
—2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 

'Midst  scorching  suns,  and  burning  sands, 

More  needs  the  current  to  obtain, 

Or  to  enjoy  refreshing  rain. 
3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing, 
y      Spring  up,  celestial  Fountain, spring  ! 

To  a  redundant  river  flow, 

And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below. 
— 4  May  this  blest  torrent  near  my  side, 

Through  all  the  desert  gently  glide ; 
o      Then  in  Emmanuel's  land  above, 

Spread  to  a  sea  of  joy  and  love  !  —  Doddridge. 

HYMN  93-     S.  M.  Olmutz. 

Prayer  to  God,  the  Spirit.     John  xiv.  26. 

e  1  flOME,  holy  Spirit,  come, 
v7  I  et  thy  bright  beams  arise  : 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds  — 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 
2  Convince  us  of  our  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 
y      And  to  our  wond'ring  view  reveal 

The  secret  love  of  God. 
6  3  Revive  our  drooping  faith  ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breast  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 


528  FAITH. 

— 4  Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart  — 
To  sanctify  the  soul  — 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  ev'ry  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole.  —  Hart. 


FAITH. 

HYMN    93-     S.  M.         Dover. 
Faith. 

1  TJ>  AITH  !  —  'tis  a  precious  grace, 
A.     Where'er  it  is  bestowed ! 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God  ! 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  king, — 

An  all-atoning  Priest : 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 

When  fill'd  with  deep  distress ; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  Since,  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free; 
Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  work  this  faith  in  me  !  —  Beddome. 

HYMN  94-     L.    M.         Uxbridge. 

Confidence  in  the  Sa.viou.7-. 

i    1  "TTTH1LE  I  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way, 

VV     To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 
—    Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say  — 
u         "  Dismiss  thy  fears,  the  ark  is  mine. 
— 2  "Though  for  a  time  I  hide  my  face, 

Rely  upon  my  love  and  pow'r: 
Still  vvrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 

And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour, 
e  3  "Take  down  thy  long  neglected  harp  ; 

I've  seen  thy  tears  and  heard  thy  pray'r : 
a      The  winter  season  has  been  sharp, 
o  But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair." 

— 4  Lord,  I  obey, —  my  hopes  revive; 
e  Come,  join  with  me,  ye  saints,  and  sing: 

o      Our  foes  in  vain  against  us  strive, 

For  God  will  help,  and  triumph  bring. 


FAITH.  529 

HYMN  95.     8*.        Northampton. 

Faith  Triumphing. 

1  A    DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone,— 
J\.  Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing, 
Nor  fear  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

My  person  and  offerings  to  bring : 
Theterrors  of  law  and  of  God 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do  ; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood, 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete ; 
His  promise  is  Yea  and  Amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet : 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, — 

Not  all  things  below  nor  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

u  3  My  name,  from  the  palms  of  his  hands, 

Eternity  will  not  erase ; 
Impress'd  on  his  heart,  it  remains 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace. 
Yes!  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given ; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorify 'd  spirits  in  heaven. —  Toplady. 

HYMN  96-    S.  M.        Olmutz. 

Weak  believers  encouraged. 

e  1  TTOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

JL  Down  from  the  willows  take  ; 
o       Loud  to  the  praise  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

e  2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And  nearer  to  our  lDuse  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace,  shall  to  the  end. 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

4  The  time  of  love  will  come, 

When  we  shall  clearly  see 
Not  only  that  he  shed  his  blood, 
But  each  shall  say  "for  me." 
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530  FAITH. 

—  5  Tarry  his  leisure,  then ; 

"Wait,  the  appointed  hour  ; 
Wait,  till  the  bridegroom  of  your  souls, 

Reveal  his  love  with  power. 
e  6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God! 

That  stays  himself  on  thee! 

0  Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord! 

Shall  thy  salvation  see. 

HYMN  97.    L.  M.        Duke  Street. 

Faith  connected  with  Salvation.     Rom.  i.  16. 

1  "TVT  OT  by  the  laws  of  innocence 

JL\i  Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heav'n ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiv'n. 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done, 

Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole : 
Faith  is  the  grace,  —  and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul . 

3  Lord,  1  believe  thy  heav'nly  word! 

Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew'd : 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord, 
To  have  it  pardon'd  and  subdu'd. 

4  O  may  thy  grace  its  pow'r  display! 

Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain!—  Watts . 

HYMN  98.    C.  M.        Putney. 
Holy  Fortitude.     1  Cor.xvi.  13. 

1     AMIa  soldier  of  the  cross, 
1\.  A  follower  of  the  Lamb  7 
i       And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, — 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 

— 2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ; 
a      While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 

And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas? 

—3  Are   there  no  fjes  for  ms  to  face ; 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
i       Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  Got? 
o  4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign  ; 
i  Increase  my  courage,  Lord! 

0      I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 

Supported  by  thy  word. 


FAITH.  531 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer  though  they  die : 
e      They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 

And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

o  6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine, 

In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 

y  The  glory  shall"  be  thine. —  Watts. 

HYMN  99-     S.  M.        Southfield. 

Rejoicing  in  the  tcays  of  God.    Vs.  cxxxviii.  5. 

1  "lVrOW  let  our  voices  join 
J.M    To  form  a  sacred  song  ; 
Ye  pilgrims,  in  Jehovah's  ways, 

With  music  pass  along. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears, 

How  open  and  how  fair  ! 
No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet ; 
No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flowers  of  paradise 

In  rich  profusion  spring ; 
The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 

In  beauteous  prospect  rise  ; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

5  All  honor  to  his  name, 

Who  marks  the  shining  way! 
To  him  who  leads  the  wanderers  on, 
To  realms  of  endless  day  !  — Doddridge. 

HYMN  100-     C.  M.        Spencer. 
Knowledge  at  present  Imperfect.     1.  Cor.  xviii.  9, 

a  1  rpHY  way,  O  God  !  is  in  the  sea, 
J.    Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace  : 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround. 
Mysterious  deeps  of  Providence, 
My  wondering  thoughts  confound. 

3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 

My  earthly  hopes  destroy  ;  — 
In  deep  astonishment  I  stand, 
And  ask  the  reason,  why  1 


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J2  FAITH. 

e  4  As  through  a  glass  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love ; 
y      How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 

Or  of  the  joys  above. 
— 5  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will ; 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal 

In  glory's  clearer  light  1 
e  6  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace  ; 
o      And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise.  —  Fawcett. 

HYMN  101-    5s,  6s,  &  9s.        Rowley. 

How  happy  are  they. 

OW  happy  are  they, 
Who  the  Saviour  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above ! 
Tongue  cannot  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace, 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love ! 

That  comfort  was  mine, 

When  the  favor  divine, 
I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb ; 

When  my  heart  it  believed, 

What  a  joy  I  received, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name ! 

'Twas  a  heaven  below, 

My  Redeemer  to  know ; 
The  angels  could  do  nothing  more, 

Than  fall  down  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

Jesus,  all  the  day  long, 

Was  my  joy  and  my  song  : 
O,  that  all  his  salvation  might  see! 

He  hath  loved  me,  I  cried, 

He  hath  suffer'd  and  died, 
To  redeem  a  poor  rebel  like  me. 

0  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight, 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood ! 
Of  my  Saviour  possest, 

1  was  perfectly  Dlest, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 


LOVE.  533 

HYMN  102-    &.&7S.         Worthing. 

Bartimeus. 

ul<(  TI/TERCy,  O  thou  Son  of  David  !" 

1VJ_  Thus  blind  Bartimeus  pray'd, 
"Others  by  thy  word  are  saved, 
e         Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid." 
— 2  Many  for  his  crying  chid  him, 
e  But  he  called  the  louder  still : 

a      Till  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him 
e         "  Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 
a  3  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted, 

Though  by  begging  used  to  live ; 
—    But  he  ask'd  and  Jesus  granted 

Alms  which  none  but  he  could  give. 
u4"  Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  my  eyes  behold  the  day!" 
e      Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 

Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 
y  5  Now  methinks  I  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around  ; 
"  Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing] 

What  a  Saviour  I  have  found  ! 
6  "  Oh  !  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 

And  would  be  advised  by  me  ! 
Surely  they  would  hasten  to  him, 

He  would  cause  them  all  to  see." 


LOVE. 

HYMN  103.    CM.        Arlington. 

Delight  in  God.     Psalm    xxxvii.  4. 

el  A  LORD!  I  would  delight  in  thee, 
v^  And  on  thy  care  depend ; 
To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
o  My  best,  my  only  Friend. 

a  2  "When  all  created  streams  are  dry'd, 
e         Thy  fulness  is  the  same  ; 
—    May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 

And  glory  in  thy  name  ! 
e  3  Why  should  the  soul  a  drop  bemoan, 
Who  has  a  fountain  near  ; 
A  fountain  which  will  ever  run, 
With  waters  sweet  and  clear  I 
—4  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 
But  may  be  found  in  thee ; 


534  LOVE, 

o      I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

u  5  Oh,  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 

To  look  within  the  veil ; 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith. 

Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 
— 6  He  tbst  has  made  my  heaven  secure, 

Will  here  all  good  provide : 
y      While  Christ  is  rich,  can  I  be  poor; 

What  can  I  want  beside  ? 
— 7  O  Lord  !  I  cast  my  care  on  thee ; 
o         I  triumph  and  adore : 
y      Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 

To  love  and  please  thee  more.  — Ryland. 

HYMN  104-     7s.        Norwich. 
Lovest  thou  me?    John  xxi.  16. 

1  ?rpIS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

JL    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought — 
i       Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  J 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  3 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name . 

3  [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain  ; 

Prayer  a  task  and  burthen  prove  ; 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain ; . 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ?] 
i      4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild; 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin  :  — 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ?  — 
5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do ; 
u      You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you? 
e  6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall: 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 
7  [Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet ; 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd  ; 
Find,  at  times  the  promise  sweet ; 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord?] 


LOVE.  535 

— 8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case  ! 

Thou,  who  art  thy  people's  Sun, 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 
9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 
If  I  love  at  all, I  pray  ! 
If  I  have  not  lov'd  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to  day.  —  Newton. 

HYMN   105.     8s.     Northampton. 
Supreme  Love  to  Christ. 

1  ]\/TY  gracious  Redeemer  I  love  ! 
1VJL  His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim, 
And  join  with  the  armies  above, 

To  shout  his  adorable  name : 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine, 

Shall  be  my  eternal  employ, 
And  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 

My  boundless  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeem'd,with  his  blood, 

My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
-    To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 

And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell ; 
To  shine  with  the  angels  of  light ; 

With  saints,  and  with  seraphs  to  sing; 
To  view,  with  eternal  delight, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 

3  In  Meshech,  as  yet,  I  reside, 

A  darksome  and  restless  abode ! 
Molested  with  foes  on  each  side, 

And  longing  to  dwell  with  my  God  : 
Oh,  when  shall  my  spirit  exchange 

This  cell  of  corruptible  clay, 
For  mansions  celestial,  and  range 

Through  realms  of  ineffable  day  !  — 

Francis. 

HYMN   106-     8s.        Northampton. 
Supreme  Love  to  Christ. 

1  1\/TY  glorious  Redeemer !  I  long 
1VJ-  To  see  thee  descend  on  the  cloud, 
Amidst  the  bright  numberless  throng, 

And  mix  with  the  triumphing  crowd: 
Oh,  when  wilt  thou  bid  me  ascend, 

To  join  in  thy  praises  above, 
To  gaze  on  thee,  world  without  end, 

And  feast  on  thy  ravishing  love  ! 


536  LOVE. 

— 2  Nor  sorrow,  nor  sickness,  nor  pain, 
Nor  sin,  nor  temptation,  nor  fear, 
^  Shall  ever  molest  me  again, 
e         Perfection  of  glory  reigns  there : 
—    This  soul  and  this  body  shall  shine 
In  robes  of  salvation  and  praise, 
And  banquet  on  pleasures  divine, 
Where  God,  his  full  beauty  displays. 

u  3  Ye  palaces,  sceptres,  and  crowns, 

Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sounds, 

And  pass  in  a  moment  away  : 
o      The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 

Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine ; 
m      My  joy  everlastingly  flows, — 

My  God,  my  Redeemer,  is  mine.  —  Francis. 


HYMN   107-     S.  M.         Olney. 
Love  to  the  Brethren. 

LEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds, 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


JB 


i  2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

— 3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear : 

i      And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

a  4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
—    But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 

And  hope  to  meet  again. 

e  5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

— 6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free : 

u      And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity.  —Fawcett. 


lH 


LOVE.  537 

HYMN   108-     7s.         Grant. 
Lovest  thou  Me?     John  xxi.  16. 

\RK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord 


Tis  my  Saviour,  hear  his  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee  : 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me? 

2  "1  deliver'd  thee,  when  bound, 

And,  when  wounded,  heal'd  thy  wound, 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
T'orn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare  1 
Yes,  she  may  fjrgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above  ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath  — 
Free  and  faithful  —  strong  as  death. 

5  K  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be, 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  '?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint : 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 

O  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  !  —  Cowper . 

HYMN   109.     L.  M.         Tatnal 
The  Hope  of  the  Believer. 

1  /~\  MAY  I  worthy  prove  to  see 

\J  The  saints  in  full  prosperity  ; 
To  see  the  bright,  the  glitt'ring  bride, 
Close  seated  by  her  Saviour's  side. 

Hallelujah. 

2  O  may  I  find  some  humble  seat, 
Beneath  my  dear  Redeemer's  feet ; 
A  servant  as  before  I've  been, 
And  sing  salvation  to  my  king. 

Hallelujah. 

3  I'm  glad  that  I  am  born  to  die, 
From  grief  and  wo  my  soul  shall  fly ; 
Bright  angels  shall  convey  me  home, 
Away  to  new  Jerusalem. 

23  *  Hallelujah. 


538  LOVE. 

4  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath, 
I  hope  to  praise  him  after  death, 

I  hope  to  praise  him  when  I  die, 
And  shout  salvation  as  I  fly. 

Hallelujah. 

5  Farewell,  vain  world,  I'm  going  home, 
My  Saviour  smiles  and  bids  me  come  ; 
Sweet  angels  beckon  me  away, 

To  sing  God's  praise  in  endless  day. 

Hallelujah. 

6  I  soon  shall  hear  the  awful  sound, 
Awake  ye  nations  under  ground  : 
Arise  and  drop  your  dying  shrouds, 
And  meet  king  Jesus  in  the  clouds. 

Hallelujah. 

7  Then  shall  I  see  my  blessed  God, 
And  praise  him  in  his  bright  abode  ; 
My  theme  through  all  eternity, 
Shall  glory,  glory,  glory  be. 

Hallelujah. 

HYMN  110.    C.    M.        Bolton. 

Pleasures  of  Christian  Love. 

u  1  TTOW  sweet,  how  heav'nly  is  the  sight 
XX  When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word  :  — 

~-2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part : 
When  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart :  — 

3  When  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 
Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love ! 

y  4  Let  love  in  one  delightful  stream, 
Through  every  bosom  flow  ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem^ 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 
The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven,  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love.  —  Sicain. 


MEEKNESS.  539 

HYMN  HI.    L.    M.  Wayne. 

The  Happy  Choice. 

y  1  /~\H,  happy  day,  that  fix'd  my  choice, 
\J  On  thee  my  "Saviour,  and  my  God  ; 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 

And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 
i  2  Oh,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
e      Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  the  house, 

While  to  his  altar  now  I  move. 
u  3  'Tis  done  —  the  great  transaction's  done  ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine: 

—  He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Rejoiced  to  own  the  call  divine. 
4  Now  rest  —  my  long  divided  heart  — 
Fix'd  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest  — 
Here  have  I  found  a  nobler  part, 
Here  heavenly  pleasures  fill  my  breast. 

m  5  High  heaven,  that  hears  that  solemn  vow. 
That  vow  renew 'd  shall  daily  hear: 

y      Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

Doddridge, 

MEEKNESS. 

HYMN   119.    S.    M.        Lockport. 
The  Meek  beautified  with  Salvation.     Ps.  cxlix.  4. 

e  1  \7"E  humble  souls,  rejoice, 
JL    And  cheerful  praises  sing! 

—  Wake  all  your  harmony  of  voice  ; 
o  For  Jesus  is  your  king. 

— 2  That  meek  and  lowly  Lord, 

Whom  here  your  souls  have  known, 
Pledges  the  honor  of  his  word, 
T'  avow  you  for  his  own. 

3  He  brings  salvation  near, 

For  which  his  blood  was  paid ! 
How  beauteous  shall  your  souls  appear, 
Thus  sumptuously  array'd  ! 

e  4  Sing  !  for  the  day  is  nigh, 

When  near  your  Saviour's  seat, 

0      The  tallest  sons  of  pride  shall  lie 
The  footstool  of  your  feet. 


540  REPENTANCE. 

y  5  Salvation,  Lord,  is  thine, 

And  all  thy  saints  confess, 
The  royal  robes,  in  which  they  shine, 
Were  wrought  by  sovereign  grace. 

Doddridge. 


REPENTANCE. 

HYMN  113.    C.  M.        Patmos. 

God  hath  commanded  all  Men.  every  where  to  Repent. 
Arts.  xvii.  30. 

a  1  «T>EPENT!"  the  voice  celestial  cries, 
jLV  Nor  longer  dare  delay ; 
The  wretch  that  scorns  the  mandate,  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

— 2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God, 
O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men  ; 
His  heralds  are  despatch 'd  abroad, 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  Together  in  his  presence  bow, 
And  all  your  guilt  confess; 
Embrace  the  blessed  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 
u  4  Bow,  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 
And  call  you  to  his  bar: 
For  mercy  knows  the  appointed  bound, 
And  turns  to  vengeance  there. 
u  5  Amazing  love  !  that  yet  will  call, 
And  yet  prolong  our  days  ! 
Our  hearts  subdued  by  goodness  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

Doddridge. 

HYMN  114-    C.  M.         Eastport. 

The  Penitent. 

u  1  "DROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus!  at  thy  feet 
JL     A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 
And  upwards  to  the  mercy  seat, 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh,  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence; 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm: 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm ! 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice, 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 


REPENTANCE.  541 

Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed; — 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive  : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live.  —  Stennett. 

HYMN   I  Iff.  C.  M.        Albany. 
Penitence  and  Hope. 

u  1   "pi EAR  Saviour!  when  my  thoughts  recal, 
U  The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
Low  at  thy  feet  asham'd  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid1? 

Ah  !  vile  ungrateful  heart ! 
By  earth's  low  cares  detahVd — betray'd 
From  Jesus  to  depart. — 

3  From  Jesus,  — who  alone  can  give 

True  pleasure,  peace  and  rest : 
When  absent  from  my  Lord,  I  live 

Unsatisfy'd,  unblest. 
e  4  But  he  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wandering  soul  restores : 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 

The  pardon  it  implores. 

— 5  Oh,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

The  penitential  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind  forgiving  word, 

With  pity  in  thine  eye ! 
e  6  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  thy  feet 

Rejoice  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
y      And  grateful  own  how  kind,  how  sweet, 

Thy  condescending  grace. — Steele. 

HYMN   116-     C.  M.        Lebanon. 

Anxious  Inquiry. 

1  "TV/TY  conscious  guilt  is  now  so  great, 
1VJ_  If  I  attempt  to  pray, 

The  tempter  tells  me  yet  to  wait, 
Or  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  In  painful  doubt  what  course  to  try, — 

I  fear  this  long  delay, — 


542  REPENTANCE. 

And  must  I  linger  here  and  die, 
Asham'd  to  ask  the  way  1 

3  Ye  Christian  pilgrims,  can  ye  tell 
A  stranger  to  the  road, 
The  way  that  leads  to  Zion's  hill, 
To  find  a  pard'ning  God? 

HYMN  117.    L.  M.        Sunderland. 
The  Christian  awakened  —  "  What  must  I  do  to  be  saved?* 
Acts  ix.  6. 

a  1  "TTTlTH  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 

VV    My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries; 
What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 
T'  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me'? 

— 2  Till  now,  I  saw  no  danger  nigh ; 
I  liv'd  at  ease,  nor  fear'd  to  die, 
Wrapt  up  in  self-deceit  and  pride, 
"I  shall  have  peace  at  last,"  I  cry'd. 

u  3  But  when,  Great  God!  thy  light  divine, 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld,  with  trembling  awe. 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears, 
In  childhood,  youth,  and  growing  years! 
Before  thy  pure  discerning  eye, 

Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due ; 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 
— 6  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim 

Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name'? 
a      To  him  I  look  and  humbly  cry, 
u      "  O  save  a  wretch  condemned  to  die!" 

Fawcett. 
HYMN   118.     8s.  7s.        Sicilian  Hymn. 
Supplicating  —  Jesus,  thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  me. 

1    T  ESUS!  full  of  all  compassion, 
J    Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry  ; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation  : 
u  See!  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

a  2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelm'd  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  oh,  send  me  quick  relief! 


REPENTANCE.  543 

i  3  [Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 
But  to  him  who  comfort  gives  3 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  *] 
u  4  [While  I  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving, 
Breathless  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  I'd  feel  my  heart  believing, 
That  thou  suffer 'dst  thus  for  me. 
— 5  With  thy  righteousness  and  spirit, 
I  am  more  than  angels  blest ; 
Heir  with  thee,  all  things  inherit, 
Peace,  and  joy,  and  endless  rest. 

6  Without  thee,  the  world  possessing, 

1  should  be  a  wretch  undone ; 
Search  through  heaven,  the  land  of  blessing, 
Seeking  good,  and  finding  none.] 

7  Hear  then,  blessed  Saviour,  hear  me! 

My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ; 
Send  the  Comforter  to  cheer  me  ; 

Lo !  in  thee  I  put  my  trust. 
a  8  On  the  word  thy  blood  hath  sealed, 

Hangs  my  everlasting  all ; 
u      Let  thy  arm  be  now  revealed ; 

Stay  !  oh  stay  me  lest  I  fall !  —  Turner. 

HYMN   119.    CM.        Corwen. 

Affliction  Sanctified. 

1  A  FFLICTIONS,  tho'  they  seem  severe, 
Jljl.  In  mercy  oft  are  sent, 

They  stopped  the  prodigal's  career, 
And  caus'd  him  to  repent. 

2  Although  he  no  relentings  felt, 

Till  he  had  spent  his  store, 
His  stubborn  heart  began  to  melt, 
When  famine  pinched  him  sore. 

3  "What  have  I  gained  by  sin,"  he  said, 

"But  hunger,  shame  and  fear! 
My  father's  house  abounds  with  bread, 
While  I  am  starving  here. 

4  "I'll  go  and  tell  him  all  I've  done, 

Fall  down  before  his  face, 
Unworthy  to  be  call'd  his  son, 
I'll  seek  a  servant's  place." 

5  His  father  saw  him  coming  back, 

He  saw,  and  ran,  and  smil'd ; 


544  REPENTANCE. 

Then  threw  his  arms  around  the  neck 
Of  his  rebellious  child. 

6  "  Father  I've  sinn'd,  but  O!  forgive,"- 

"  Enough,"  the  father  said, 
"  Rejoice,  my  house,  my  son's  alive, 
For  whom  I  mourn'd  as  dead. 

7  "  Now  let  the  fatted  calf  be  slain, 

Go  spread  the  news  around, 
My  son  was  dead,  but  lives  again  ; 
Was  lost,  but  now  is  found." 

8  'Tis  thus  the  Lord  his  love  reveals, 

To  call  poor  sinners  home  ; 

More  than  a  father's  love  he  feels, 

And  welcomes  all  that  come. 

HYMN  ISO.    CM.        Marlow. 
Looking  at  the  Cross. 

1  TN  evil,  long  I  took  delight, 
X  Unaw'd  by  shame  and  fear; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight ; 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 
u  2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 
In  agonies  of  blood ; 
He  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look, 
He  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 
— 5  Alas  !  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 
But  now  my  tears  are  vain  ; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid, 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 
i   6  A  second  look  he  gave  which  said, 
I  freely  all  forgive; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid; 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live. 
— 7  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy 
My  spirit  now  was  fill'd, 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 


CONFIDENCE.  545 

HYMN   131.     L.  M.  Ward. 

The  Sinner's  Return  to  Christ 

e  1  "pETTRX,  0  wanderer,  return, 

XV  And  seek  an  injur'd  Father's  face ; 

Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 

Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 
His  hand  shall  heal  thy  inward  smart. 

3  Return.  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live, 
Go  to"  his  bleeding  feet" and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 
y  4  Return  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

CONFIDENCE. 

HYMN   133-     C.  M.        Spencer. 
It  is  the  Lord  —  let  him  do  what  seemeth  good.     1  Sam.  iii. 
18. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord — enthron'd  in  light, 
X  Whose  claims  are  all  divine; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 
i  2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will, 
—    Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still  1 

3  It  is  the  Lord  —  who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease; 
And" of  his  bounties,  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord  —  who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load ; 
e      From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 

To  tread  the  thorny  road.  Green. 

HYMN  133-     CM.         Spencer. 
It  is  the  Lord  —  let  him  do  what  seemeth  good.    1  Sam.  iii.  18. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord  —  whose  matchless  skill, 
X  Can  from  afflictions  raise, 
«      Matter  eternity  to  till 

Willi  ever-growing  praise. 


546  CONFIDENCE. 

— 2  It  is  the  Lord — my  cov'nant  God, 
e         Thrice  blessed  be  his  name ! 

Whose  gracious  promise  seal'd  with  blood 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

o  3  His  covenant  will  my  soul  defend, 

Should  nature's  self  expire, 
u      And  the  great  Judge  of  All  descend 

In  awful  flames  of  fire  ! 

— 4  And  can  my  soul  with  hopes  like  these, 
Be  sullen  or  repine  ] 
No,  gracious  God  !  take  what  thou  please, 
To  thee  I  all  resign.  Green. 

HYMN   134.    L.  M.         Uxbridge. 

Trust  and  Confidence;  or.  Looking  beyond  present  Jipptar 
ances.    Heb,  iii.  17,  18. 

e  1     \  WAY,  my  unbelieving  fear ; 

-TjL  Let  fear  in  me  no  more  take  place  : 
a      My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear  ; 

He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face  : 
—    But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 

And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield  ? 
y      No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no ! 

I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 
a  2  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 

Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  withering  fig-tree  droop  and  die, 

The  field  illude  the  tiller's  toil  — 
The  empty  stall  no  herd  afford  — 

And  perish  all  the  bleating  race; 
o       Yet,  I  will  triumph  in  the  Lord  !  — 

The  God  of  my  salvation  praise ! 

e  3  Away,  each  unbelieving  fear  ! 

Let  fear  to  cheering  hope  give  place  ; 
My  Saviour  will  at  length  appear, 

And  show  the  brightness  of  his  face  ; 
a      Though  now  my  prospects  all  be  cross 'd, 

My  blooming  hopes  cut  off  I  see, 
e      Yet  will  I  in  my  Saviour  trust, 
o  And  glory  that  he  died  for  me. 

— i  In  hope  —  believing  against  hope — 

His  promis'd  mercy  will  I  claim ; 
His  gracious  word  shall  bear  me  up 

To  seek  salvation  in  his  name  ; 
e      Soon,  my  de  ir  Saviour,  bring  it  nigh  ! 
e         My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  the  wind, 


CONFIDENCE.  547 

<       On  wings  of  love  mount  up  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

HYMN   125-    7s.         Grant. 

Sin  Bewailed. 

1  /~10ME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
\J  Jesus  loves  to  answer  pray'r; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 

Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin  ; 
Lord  !  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord  !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
There  thy  sovereign  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

i  Shew  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Ev'ry  hour  my  strength  renew; 
Let  me  live  a'life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. — Newton. 

HYMN  126-     C.  M.        Fulton. 

Bearing  the  Cross.     Mark  viii.  38. 

i   1  T^IDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 
JiJ  And  bear  the  cross  for  me  1 
And  shall  I  feir  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 
2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  dread 
To  suffer  shame  or  loss ; 
Oh,  let  me  in  thy  footsteps  tread, 
And  glory  in  thy  cross. 
— 3  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 
And  holy  courage  bold : 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love,  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 
4  Say  to  my  soul,  "Why  dost  thou  fear 
The  face  of  feeble  clay'? 
Behold  thy  Saviour  ever  near, 
Will  guard  thee  in  the  way." 
e  5  Oh,  how  my  soul  would  rise  and  run, 
At  this  reviving  word : 
Nor  any  painful  sufferings  shun, 
To  follow  thee,  my  Lord. 
o  6  Let  sinful  men  reproach,  defame, 
And  call  thee  what  they  will, 


548  CONFIDENCE. 

If  I  may  glorify  thy  name, 

And  be  thy  servant  still.  —  Kirkham. 

HYMN  127.    C.  M.        Paxton. 

Fear  Not. 

E  trembling  souls !  dismiss  your  fears  ; 


!Y 


Be  mercy  all  your  theme 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river,  flows 
In  one  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell : 

God  will  these  pow'rs  restrain; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  : 

He  will  for  his  provide, 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  all  they  need  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone ; 
o      He's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

y  5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave* 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting ; 
y      He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve  — 

To  endless  glory  bring. 

e  6  You,  in  his  wisdom,  pow'r  and  grace, 
May  confidently  trust ; 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  pow'r  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just.  —  Beddome. 

HYMN   128-     Us.        Hinton. 
I  will  Trust,  and  not  be  afraid.    Isaiah  xii.  2. 

BEGONE,  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near, 
And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear : 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  perform, 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide: 

Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love,  in  time  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink  ; 
Each  sweet  Kbenezer  I  have  in  review, 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help  me  quite  through. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  549 

4  Determin'd  to  save,  he  watch'd  o'er  my  path, 
When  Satan's  blind  slave,  1  sported  with  death: 
And  can  he  have  taught  me  to  trust  in  his  name, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me,  to  put  me  to  shame  ! 

5  Why  should  I  complain  of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  I  —  he  told  me  no  less: 
The  heirs  of  salvation  I  know  from  his  word, 
Through  much  tribulation  must  follow  their  Lord. 

6  How  bitter  that  cup,  no  heart  can  conceive. 
Which  he  drank  quite  up,  that  sinners  might  live ! 
His  way  was  much  rougiier  and  darker  than  mine, 
Did  Christ, my  Lord,  suffer,  and  shall  I  repine? 

7  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  med'cine  is  food  ; 
Though  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's  song. 

Newton. 

THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN   129-     C.  P.  M.         Sommerville. 

The  Spiritual  Pilgrim. 

1  TTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 
-Li  How  free  from  anxious  care  and  tho't, 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  ! 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell ; 
He  only  sojourns  here. 
'2  His  happiness  in  part  is  mine  ; 
Already  sav'd  from  self-design, 

From  ev'ry  creature-love  — 
Bless'd  with  the  scorn  of  finite  good, — 
My  soul  is  lighten'd  of  its  load, 
And  seeks  the  things  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue, 
And  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  who  basely  pant 
For  things  by  nature  felt  and  seen : 
Their  honors,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mean, 

I  neither  have  nor  want. 

4  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own  : 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise  ; 
I  trample  on  "their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  country  out  of  sight, — 

A  country  in  the  skies. 


A1 


550  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

5  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair  ; 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home  : 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay ; 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

6  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord  !  replies, 
I  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heav'nly  rest : 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end; 
Now — oh,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend!  — 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

Rippon's  Col. 

HYMN  1 30-     C.  M.        Devises. 

Running  the  Christian  Race.    Phil.  iii.  12  — 14. 

WAKE  mysoul!  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 
And  press  «?rith  vigor  on : 
A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high: 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around, 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
y  4  Bless'd  Saviour  !  introduc'd  by  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun  ; 
y      And,  crown'd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 

We'll  lay  our  laurels  down.  —  Doddridge. 

HYMN   131.     L-  M.         Brewer. 
The  Christian  Warfare.     Eph.  vi.  13—17. 

1  1\/TY  Captain  sounds  th'  alarm  of  war! 
1VJL  "  Awake !  the  pow'rs  of  hell  are  near! 
"  To  arms  !  to  arms !"   I  hear  him  cry, 

"  'Tis  yours  to  conquer  or  to  die !" 

2  Rous'd  by  the  animating  sound, 
I  cast  my  eager  eyes  around  : 
Make  haste  to  gird  my  armor  on, 
And  bid  each  trembling  fear  begone. 

3  Hope  is  my  helmet ;  faith  my  shield  ; 
Thy  word,  my  God,  the  sword  I  wield; 
With  sacred  truth  my  loins  are  girt, 
And  holy  zeal  inspires  my  heart. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  551 

4  Thus  arm'd,  I  venture  on  the  fight ; 
Resolv'd  to  put  my  toes  to  flight; 
While  Jesus  kindly  deigns  to  spread 
His  conq'ring  banner  o'er  my  head. 

5  In  him  T  hope  ;  in  him  I  trust ; 
His  bleeding  cross  is  all  my  boast; 
Through  troops  of  foas  he'll  lead  me  on 

To  vict'ry  and  the  victor's  crown.  —  StentviUe. 


HYMN  132-     H.  M.        Haddam. 

The  Christian's  Spiritual  voyage. 

1  TESUS !  a.t  thy  command 
J  I  launch  into  the  deep, 
And  leave  my  native  land, 

Where  sin  lulls  all  asleep. 
For  thee  I  would  the  world  resign, 
And  sail  to  heav'n  with  thee  and  thine. 

2  Thou  art  my  pilot  wise  ; 

My  compass  is  thy  word  : 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 

While  I  have  such  a  Lord : 
I  trust  thy  faithfulness,  and  pow'r 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

3  Though  rocks  and  quicksands  deep, 

Through  all  my  passage  lie ; 
Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep, 

And  guide  me  with  his  eye : 
My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abide 
And  I  each  boisterous  storm  outride. 

e  4  By  faith  I  see  the  land, — 
The  port  of  endless  rest: 
My  soul,  thy  sails  expand, 
And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast ! 
Oh,  may  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore, 
Where  winds  and  waves  distress  no  more. 

5  Come,  Heavenly  wind!  and  blow 
A  prosperous  gale  of  grace, 
Waft  me  from  all  below, 
To  heaven  my  destin'd  place ! 
jf  Then  in  full  sail,  my  port  I'll  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 


552  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN  133-  L.  M.    Parti.         Appleion. 

The  Christian's  Temptation  moderated,  a  Proof  of  Qod's 
Fidelity.     1  Cor.  x.  13. 

1  "\TOW  let  the  feeble  all  be  strong, 

_L\I    And  make  Jehovah's  arm  their  song, 
His  shield  is  spread  o'er  ev'ry  saint, 
And  thus  supported,  who  shall  faint? 

2  What  though  the  hosts  of  hell  engage 
With  mingled  cruelty  and  rage ! 

A  faithful  God  restrains  their  hands, 
And  chains  them  down  in  iron  bands. 

3  Bound  by  his  word,  he  will  display 
A  strength  pro  port  ion 'd  to  our  day: 
And  when  united  trials  meet, 
Will  show  a  path  of  safe  retreat. 

4  Thus  far  we  prove  that  promise  good, 
Which  Jesus  ratify'd  with  blood  : 
Still  is  he  gracious,  wise  and  just ; 

And  still  in  him,  let  Israel  trust.  —  Doddridge. 

HYMN   1 34-     C.  M.         Carinth. 
Troubled,  but  making  Qod  a  Refuge. 

i   1  "PvEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
Jl)  On  thee  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee  when  waves  of  trouble  roll 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 
2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 
For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel, 
a  3  But  oh  !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 
I  fear  to  call  thee  mine: 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 
4  Yet  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  1 
Thou  art  my  only  trust : 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 
—5  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  1 
And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ! 
And  can  the  ear  of  sov'reign  grace 


Be  deaf  when  I  compl; 


1111 


6  No,  still  the  ear  of  sov'reign  grace, 
Attends  the  mourner's  pray'r ; 
u      O  may  I  ever  find  access 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there ! 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  553 

— 7  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 
Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet.  —  Steele. 

HYMN  135-     C.  M.         Litchfield. 

The  Request. 

1  "p  ATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
X.     Thy  sov'reign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  the  throne  of  grace, 

Let  this  petition  rise : 

2  "Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

"  From  ev'ry  murmur  free  ; 
"  The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
"And  make  me  live  to  thee  ; 

3  "  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

"My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
"  Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
"  And  crown  mv  journey's  end."    Steele. 

HYMN   136-     C.  M.        Blackburn. 
Watchfulness  and  Prayer.    Matt.  xxvi.  41. 

i   1     A  LA1** !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  : 

J\.  What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
—    To  heav'n  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 

And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 
u  2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
i       My  weak  resistance,  ah  !  how  vain  ! 
a         How  strong  ray  foes  and  fears ! 
— 3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray  and  strive, 
i  Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

—4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
i  Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail, 

— 5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
0      My  God,  thy  pow'rful  aid  impart, 

My  guardian  and  my  guide. 
— 6  O  keep  me  in  thy  heawnly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 
—    And  let  me  never,  never  stray, 

From  happiness  and  thee.  — Steele. 
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554  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN   137-    L.  M.        Uxbridge. 

Prayer  answered  by  Crosses. 

1  T  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
_L  In  faith,  and  love,  and  ev'ry  grace  ; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 

And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  he  I  trust  has  answer 'd  pray'r  ; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favor'd  hour 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request 
And  by  his  love's  constraining  pow'r, 
Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 
a  4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  feel 
The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  pow'rs  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  ev'ry  part. 
a  5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seem'd 
Intent  to  aggravate  my  wo  ; 
Cross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  schem'd, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 
i  6  "  Lord,  why  is  this"?"  I  trembling  cry'd: 

"  W>t  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  V 
—    "  'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  reply'd, 
"I  answer  pray'r  for  grace  and  faith  : 
7  "  These  inward  trials  T  employ, 

"  From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free  ; 
"And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
"  That  thou  mayst  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

Neivton. 
HYMN   138-     L.  M.        Danvers. 

Rising  to  Ood. 

e  1  TVT^^  ^et  our  sol^s'  on  wings  sublime, 
_L\    Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time, 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 
2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 
Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  1 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heav'n's eternal  joys] 

,  3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  555 

y  4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  6ets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heav'n  enjoy'd  above; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now, 
Is  the  young  dawn  of  heav'n  below. 

RipporCs  Col. 

HYMN   139-    L.M.  Hebron. 

Remembering  all  the  way  the  Lord  has  led  kim. 
Deut.  viii.  2. 

e  1  rpHUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 

J_    And  made  his  truth  and  mercy  known  ; 

—    My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

a  2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home : 
Lord,  let  thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dang'rous  way. 

3  Temptations  ev'ry  where  annoy, 

And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy  ; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul,  with  various  tempests  toss'd, 
Her  hopes  o'erturn'd, her  projects  cross'd. 
Sees  ev'ry  day  new  straits  attend, 

And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 
—5  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road, 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  "of  God  1 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know. 
While  in  the  wilderness  below  ? 
6  'Tis  even  so ;  thy  fiithful  love 
Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove ; 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 
That  Jesus  may  be  all  in  all.  —  Faivcett. 

HYMN  140-    L.  M.     Uxbridge. 

A  better  Country  —  A  Heavenly. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  heav'n  above  the  skies, 
X.    A  heav'n  where  pleasure  never  dies, 
A  heav'n  I  sometimes  hope  to  see, 
But  fear  again  it's  not  for  me. 

But,  Jesus,  Jesus,  is  my  friend,  O  hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Jesus^  Jesus,  is  my  friend. 


556  THE  CHRISTIAN 

2  The  way  is  difficult  and  strait, 
And  narrow  is  the  gospel  gate  ; 
Ten  thousand  dangers  are  therein, 
Ten  thousand  snares  to  take  me  in. 

But  Jesus,  Sec. 

3  I  travel  through  a  world  of  foes, 
Through  conflicts  sore  my  spirit  goes; 
The  tempter  cries,  I  ne'er  shall  stand 
Nor  reach  fair  Canaan's  happy  land. 

But  Jesus,  Sec. 

4  Come  life,  come  death,  come  then  what  will, 
His  footsteps  I  will  follow  still ; 

Through  dangers  thick  and  hell's  alarms, 
I  shall  be  safe  in  his  dear  arms. 

O  Jesus,  Sec. 

5  Then,  oh,  my  soul,  arise  and  sing, 
Behold  thy  Saviour,  Friend,  and  King, 
With  pleasing  smiles  he  now  looks  down, 
And  cries  "  press  on  and  here's  the  crown." 

O  Jesus,  Sec. 

6  "  Prove  faithful  then  a  few  more  days, 
Fight  the  good  fight  and  win  the  race, 
And  then  thy  soul  with  me  shall  reign, 
Thy  head  a  crown  of  glory  gain." 

O  Jesus,  Sec. 

HYMN  141.  7s.  6s.     Part  I.         Yarmouth. 
Christian  Travelers. 

1  fl  OME  all  ye  weary  travelers, 
\J  And  let  us  join  to  sing, 
The  everlasting  p-raises 

Of  Jesus  Christ  our  king; 
We've  had  a  tedious  journey, 

And  tiresome  it  is  true  ; 
But  see  how  many  dangers 

The  Lord  has  brought  us  through. 

2  At  first  when  Jesus  found  us, 

He  call'd  us  unto  him  ; 
And  pointed  out  the  danger 

Of  falling  into  sin : 
The  world,  the  flesh,  and  Satan, 

Will  prove  a  fatal  snare, 
Unless  we  do  reject  them, 

By  faith  and  humble  prayer. 

3  But  by  our  disobedience, 

With  sorrow  we  confess, 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  557 

We've  had  too  long  to  wander 

In  a  dark  wilderness  ; 
Where  we  might  soon  have  fainted, 

In  that  enchanted  ground ; 
But  now  and  then  a  cluster 

Of  pleasant  grapes  we  found. 

4  In  faith,  and  hope,  and  patience, 

We're  now  made  to  rejoice, 
And  Jesus,  and  his  people, 

Shall  ever  be  our  choice; 
In  peace  and  consolation, 

We  now  are  going  on, 
The  pleasant  way  to  Canaan, 

Where  Jesus  Christ  is  gone. 

HYMN  142.    7s.  6s.    Part  II.         Yarmouth. 

Christian  Travelers. 

1  DINNERS,  why  stand  ye  idle, 
O  While  we  do  march  along] 
Has  conscience  never  told  you, 

That  you  are  going  wrong, 
Down  the  broad  road  to  ruin, 

To  bear  an  endless  curse  ? 
Forsake  your  ways  of  sinning, 

And  come  along  with  us. 

2  But  if  you  will  refuse  us, 

We'll  bid  you  all  farewell : 
We're  on  the  way  to  Canaan, 

And  you,  the  way  to  hell ; 
We  are  sorry  thus  to  leave  you, 

We'd  rather  you  would  go  ; 
Come  trv  a  bleeding  Saviour, 

And  feel  salvation  flow. 

3  O  sinner  be  awaken 'd 

To  see  your  dismal  state  ; 
Repent  and  be  converted, 

Before  it  is  too  late ; 
Turn  to  the  Lord  by  praying, 

And  daily  search  his  word ; 
And  never  rest  contented, 

Until  you  find  the  Lord. 

4  Now  to  the  king  immortal, 

Be  everlasting  praise, 
For  in  his  holy  service 
We  mean  to  spend  our  days  ; 


558  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Till  we  arrive  at  Canaan, 

Celestial  world  above, 
With  everlasting  praises, 

To  sing  redeeming  love. 

HYMN   143.     10s.        Savannah. 
The  Mercy -seat. 

CHEER  up, my  soul,  there  is  a  mercy-seat, 
Sprinkled  with  blood,  where  Jesus  answers  pray'r ; 
There  humbly  cast  thyself  beneath  his  feet, 
For  never  needy  sinner  perished  there. 

2  Lord,  I  am  come !  thy  promise  is  my  plea, 
Without  thy  word  I  durst  not  venture  nigh; 

But  thou  hast  call'd  the  burden'd  soul  to  thee, 
A  weary  burden'd  soul,  O  Lord,  am  I ! 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  heavy  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan's  fierce  temptations  sorely  prest, 

Beset  without,  and  full  of  fears  within, 

Trembling  and  faint  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  refuge,  Lord,  my  hiding  place, 

I  know  no  force  can  tear  me  from  thy  side  ; 
Unmoved  I  then  may  all  accusers  face, 

And  answer  ev'ry  charge,  with  "Jesus  died." 

5  Yes,  thou  didst  weep,  and  bleed,  and  groan,  and  die, 
Well  hast  thou  known  what  fierce  temptations  mean: 

Such  was  thy  love,  and  now  enthron'd  on  high, 
The  same  compassions  in  thy  bosom  reign. 

6  Lord,  give,  me  faith  —  he  hears  —  what  grace  is  this! 
Dry  up  thy  tears,  my  soul,  and  cease  to  grieve, 

He  shews  me  what  he  did,  and  who  he  is, 
I  must,  I  will,  I  can  —  I  do  believe. 

HYMN  1 44-     C.  M.         Dedkam. 
The  Mercy  Seat. 

a  1     A  PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat. 

-t\.  Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 

There  humbly  Mill  before  his  feet, 
e         For  none  can  perish  there. 

— 2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  1  venture  nigh  : 
a      Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
i  And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

a  3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan  sorely  prest, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  559 

—4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding  place, 
That  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  tierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him  "  Thou  hast  died." 

i  5  O  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame  ; 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

u  6  "Poor  tempest-tossed  soul,  be  still, 

My  promis'd  grace  receive," 
u      'Tis  Jesus  speaks  —  I  must  —  I  will, 

I  can  —  I  do  believe. 

HYMN  145-     C.  M.         Dedham. 

A  Nearness  to  Qod. 

1  /""^H  could  I  find  from  day  to  day, 
V_/  A  nearness  to  my  God  ; 
Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
While  leaning  on  his  word. 
i   2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live, 
Anew  from  day  to  day  ; 

—  In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
o  Nor  ever  take  away. 

a  3  O  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine, 

—  That  I  may  never  more  depart, 
u         Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

e  4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath, 
Thy  goodness  I  '11  adore  ; 

—  And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death, 
o         My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

HYMN   146-     7.  Sabbath. 

Christ  the  Refuge  of  the  Christian. 

ESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 

While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  nigh ; 
Hide  me,0  my  8aviour,hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last! 
2  Other  refuge  have  I  none,  — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ! 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone  ! 
Still  support  and  comfort  me  ! 


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560  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

u      All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd  ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring : 
Cover  my  defenceles  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

—3  Thou,  O  Christ !  art  all  I  want  ; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find  : 
y      Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind : 
—    Just  and  holy  is  thy  name  ; 
a  I  am  all  unrighteousness, 

Vile,  and  full  of  sin  I  am  ; 
e         Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 
y      Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart,  — 

Rise  to  all  eternity !  C.  Wesley. 

HYMN  147.    S.  M.        Olmutz. 

The  World  Unsatisfying. 

a  1  rpHTS  world  can  never  give 

JL    The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
!Nor  all  of  d^ath  to  die. 
2  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 
There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years  — 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 
u  3  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 
a      Oh  !  what  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  the  second  death. 
—A  Lord,  God  of  truth  and  grace! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun  : — 
u      Lest  we  be  driven  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

HYMN  148.    L.  M.        Danvers. 

The  New  and  Living  Way. 

i  1  l\/rY  God  inspire  this  heart  of  mine 

1V1  To  praise  thy  name  in  songs  divine ; 
Shed  on  my  soul  a  heavenly  ray, 

—    While  speaking  of  the  living  way. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  561 

2  The  way  to  death  with  haste  I  trod, 

Oppress'd  with  sin  a  painful  load; 
e      But  O  how  happy  was  that  day, 

When  first  I  found  the  living  way. 
— 3  O  Jesus,  when  I  view  the  plan, 

How  God  descends  to  dwell  with  man, 
o      My  soul  exults  to  praise  and  pray, 

Along  this  new  and  living  way. 
a  4  A  sinner  I  confess  I  am ; 
u      But  O,  I  We  found  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

He  wash'd  my  foulest  stains  away, 

And  set  me  in  this  living  way. 
— 5  When  in  this  living  way  I  move, 

I'm  filled  with  sweet  seraphic  love, 
y      O  how  I  long  to  see  the  day 

When  all  shall  crowd  this  living  way. 
— 6  How  boundless  is  the  love  of  God, 

How  rich  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood  ; 
u      Yet  O,  what  thousands  go  astray ! 

And  never  find  this  living  way. 

HYMN  149.    7s.  6s.        Yarmouth. 

The  Saviour  Found. 

1  TTOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
XI  Till  Jesus  made  me  whole  ! 
There  is  but  one  physician, 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul !  — 
The  worst  of  all  diseases 

Is  light  compar'd  with  sin  ; 
On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes  ; 

But  rages  most  within. 

2  From  men  great  skill  professing, 

I  thoughta  cure  to  gain  ; 
But  this  prov'd  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain  — 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost, 
Thus  every  refuge  fail'd  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  cross'd. 

3  At  length  this  great  Physician  — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace ! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case  — 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave ; 
To  tell  to  all  around,  me, 

His  wondrous  power  to  6ave. 
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562  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

4  A  dying,  risen  JESUS, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death  — 
Come,  then,  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'Tis  only — look  —  and  live. 

HYMN   150.  L.  M.        Fulton. 

Christian  Union. 

e  1  /^UR  souls  by  love  together  knit, 
V/  Cemented,  mix'd  in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice 
'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  begun. 

—  Our  hearts  have  burn'd  while  Jesus  spoke, 

And  glow'd  with  sacred  fire, 
He  stoopVl  and  talk'd,  and  fed,  and  bless'c 
And  fill'd  th'  enlarg'd  desire. 

u  2  The  little  cloud  increases  still. 
The  heav'ns  are  big  with  rain  ; 

e      We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  show'r, 
And  wash  away  our  stain  ; 

—  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows, 

But  pour  the  mighty  flood; 
o      O  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 
Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 

— 3  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 
And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown, 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine. 
Proclaim 'd  by  thee  thy  own  : 
e      May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 
We  sinners,  sav'd  by  grace, 
From  glory,  into  glory  chang'd, 
Behold  thee  face  to  face. 

HYMN  151-    7s.  6s.         Summer. 

Longing  for  Heaven. 

1  f\  WHEN  shall  I  see  Jesus, 
V_/  And  reign  with  him  above ; 
And  from  that  flowing  fountain 

Drink  everlastin?  love  ] 
When  shall  I  be  delivered 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus, 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in? 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  563 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier, 

My  Captain's  gone  berbre, 
He's  given  me  my  orders, 

And  bid  me  not  give  o'er; 
And  if  I  hold  out  faithful, 

A  crown  of  life  he'll  give, 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Eternal  life  shall  have. 

3  Through  grace  I  am  determined 

To  conquer,  though  I  die  ; 
And  then  away  to  Jesus, 

On  wings  of  love  I'll  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  you  all  adieu ; 
And  you,  my  friends,  prove  faithful 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 

4  Whene'er  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  on  your  way, 
O,  cast  your  care  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray. 
Gird  on  the  gospel  armor 

Of  faith  and  hops,  and  love ; 
Then,  when  the  combat's  ended, 

You'll  reign  with  him  above. 

HYMN  153-    L.    M.        Appleton. 

Hard  Heart  Lamented. 

a  1  (~\K !  for  a  glance  of  heav'nly  day, 
\J  To  take  the  stubborn  stone  away ; 
And  thaw,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

u  2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quake. 
The  sea  can  roar,  the  mountain  shake  ; 

a      Of  feeling,  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrow  thou  hast  felt, 
Dear  Lord,  an  adamant  would  melt, 
i       But  J  can  read  exch  moving  line, 
And  nothing  melts  this  heart  of  mine. 

—4  But  pow'r  divine  can  do  the  deed, 

And  much  to  feel  that  pow'r  I  need ;  — 

0      Come  Holy  Spirit,  and  refine, 

And  move  and  melt  this  heart  of  mine. 

Hart 


564  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

HYMN     153.    P.  M. 

The  way  to  Zion. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  land  of  pleasure, 

X   Where  streams  of  joy  forever  roll 
'Tis  there  I  have  my  treasure, 

And  there  I  hope  to  rest  my  soul ; 
Long  darkness  dwelt  around  me, 

With  scarcely  once  a  cheering  ray  ; 
But  since  my  Saviour  found  me, 

A  lamp  has  shin'd  along  my  way. 

2  My  way  is  full  of  danger, 

But  'tis  the  path  that  leads  to  God, 
And  like  a  faithful  soldier, 

I'll  boldly  march  along  the  road : 
Now  I  must  gird  my  sword  on, 

My  breastplate,  helmet,  and  my  shield, 
And  fight  the  hosts  of  Satan, 

Until  I  reach  the  heavenly  field. 

3  I'm  on  my  way  to  Zion, 

Still  guided  by  my  Saviour's  hand  : 
Oh!  come  along,  poor  sinners, 

And  see  Emmanuel's  happy  land: 
To  all  that  stay  behind  me, 

I  bid  along,  a  long  firewell ; 
Come  now,  or  you'll  repent  it, 

When  you  shall  reach  the  gates  of  hell. 

4  The  vale  of  tears  surrounds  me 

And  Jordan's  current  rolls  before: 
Oh  !  how  I  stand  and  tremble, 

To  hear  the  dismal  waters  roar : 
Whose  hand  shall  then  support  me. 

And  keep  my  soul  from  sinking  there, 
From  sinking  down  to  darkness 

And  to  the  regions  of  despair! 

5  This  stream  shall  not  affright  me, 

Although  'tis  deeper  than  the  grave ; 
If  Jesus  stands  beside  me, 

I'll  smoothly  ride  on  Jordan's  wave : 
His  word  has  calm'd  the  ocean, 

His  lamp  has  cheer'd  the  gloomy  vale ; 
Oh!  may  this  Friend  be  with  me, 

When  through  the  gates  of  death  I  sail. 

6  Soon  the  archangel's  trumpet, 

Shall  rock  the  globe  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature 
Shall  in  a  moment  cease  to  roll : 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  565 

Then  we  shall  see  the  Saviour, 
With  shining  ranks  of  angels,  come, 

To  execute  his  vengeance, 
And  take  his  faithful  servant  home. 

Campbell. 

HYMN   154.    8s.  7s.     Crockett. 

The  Saviour's  Merit. 

1  Q  A  VI  OUR,  I  do  feel  thy  merit, 

0  Sprinkled  with  redeeming  blood, 
And  my  weary  troubled  spirit, 

Now  finds  rest  with  thee,  my  God. 

1  am  safe,  and  1  am  happy, 
While  in  thy  dear  arms  I  lie; 

Sin  and  Satan"  cannot  hurt  me, 
While  my  Saviour  is  so  nigh. 

2  Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Glory  be  "to  God  on  high; 
Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Sing  his  praises  through  the  sky : 
Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Glory  to  "the  Father  give, 
Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Sing  his  praises  all  that  live. 

3  Now  T '11  sing  my  Saviours  merit  — 

Tell  the  world  of  his  dear  name, 
That  if  any  want  his  spirit, 

He  is  still  the  very  same. 
He  that  asketh  soonreceiveth, 

He  that  seeks  is  sure  to  find; 
Whosoe'er  on  him  believeth, 

He  will  never  cast  behind. 

4  Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Glorious  Christ  of  heav'nly  birth , 
Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Sing  his  praises  through  the  earth. 
Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Glory  to  the  Spirit  be  ;" 
Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

To  the  sacred  One  in  Three. 

5  Now  our  Advocate  is  pleading, 

With  his  Father  and  our  God  ; 
And  for  us  is  interceding, 
As  the  purchase  of  his  blood , 


566  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Now,  methinks,  I  hear  him  praying, 
Father!  save  them — I  have  died; 

And  the  Father  answers,  saying, 
They  are  freely  justified. 

6  Worthy,  worthy,  worthy,  worthy, 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Worthy,  worthy,  worthy,  worthy, 

Who  hath  wash'd  us  in  his  blood. 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  holy, 

Holy  is  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  holy, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

HYMN   ]  55.     Us.         Portuguese  Hymn. 
The  Lord  will  See,  or  Provide.    Gen.  xxii.  14. 

THO'  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  affright, 
Tho'  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all  unite, 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide  — 
The  scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

2  [The  birds,  without  barn  or  store-house,  are  fed ; 
From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our  bread : 
His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be  denied, 
So  long  as  'tis  written,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

3  We  may,  like  the  ships,  by  tempests  be  tost, 
On  perilous  deeps,  but  cannot  be  lost ; 

Tho'  Satan  enrages  the  wind  and  the  tide, 
The  promise  engages  the  Lord  will  provide.] 

4  His  call  we  obey,  like  Abra'm  of  old, 

Not  knowing  our  way,  but  faith  makes  us  btfd 
For  tho'  we  are  strangers,  we  have  a  good  giu'tie, 
And  trust  in  all  dangers,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

5  [When  Satan  appears  to  stop  up  our  path, 
And  fill  us  with  fears,  we  triumph  by  faith, 
He  cannot  take  from  us,  tho'  oft  he  has  tried, 
This  heart-cheering  promise,  the  Lord  will  provide, 
G  He  tells  us  we're  weak,  our  hope  is  in  vain  — 
The  good  that  we  seek,  we  ne'er  shall  obtain ; 
But  when  such  suggestions  our  spirits  hove  plied, 
This  answers  all  questions,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

7  No  strength  of  our  own,  or  goodness  we  claim . 
Yet  since  we  have  known  the  Saviour's  great  nai;;t 
In  this,  our  strong  tow'r,  for  safety  we  hide 
The  Lord  is  our  pow'r  —  the  Lord  will  pro\ . 

8  When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in  view, 
This  word  of  his  grace  shall  comfort  us  thro' ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  567 

No  fearing  or  doubting,  with  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting — the  Lord  will  provide. 

.Veic  ton. 

HYMN   156-     L:  M.  Appleton. 
The  Glorious  Mystery, 

i  1  /^H,  why  was  I  not  left  behind, 

V/  With  thousand  others  of  mankind, 
Who  run  the  dang'rous,  sinful  race, 
And  die,  and  never  taste  his  grace1? 

— 2  No  mortal  can  a  reason  find ; 

e      'Tis  mercy  free— 'tis  grace  divine  ; 

o      Oh,  'tis  a  glorious  mystery, 
And  will  be— to  eternity. 

HYMN   157-     6.  9.        Rowley. 

Exultation. 

1  /~10ME  away  to  the  skies, 
\J  My  beloved  arise, 

And  rejoice  in  the  day  thou  wast  born ; 

On  this  festival  day, 

Come  exulting  away. 
And  with  singing,  to  Zion  return. 

2  We  have  laid  up  our  love, 
With  our  treasure  above, 

Though  our  bodies  continue  below ; 

The  redeem 'd  of  the  Lord, 

We  remember  his  word, 
And  with  singing,  to  Paradise  go. 

3  For  thy  glory  we  were 
First  created,  to  share 

Both  thy  nature  and  kingdom  divine  ; 

Now  created  again, 

That  our  souls  may  remain, 
Both  in  time  and  eternity  thine. 

4  With  thanks  we  approve 
The  design  of  thy  love, 

Which  hath  join'd  us  in  Jesus's  name, 

So  united  in  heart, 

That  we  never  can  part — 
We  shall  meet  at  the  feast  of  the  Lamb. 

5  There,  O,  there  at  his  feet, 
We  shall  joyfully  meet, 

And  be  parted  in  body  no  more ; 

We  shall  sing  to  our  lyres, 

With  the  heavenly  choirs, 
And  our  Saviour  in  glory  adore. 


568  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

6  Hallelujah  we  sing, 

To  our  Father  and  King, 
And  his  rapturous  praises  repeat; 

To  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 

Hallelujah  again ;  — 
Sing  all  heaven  and  fall  at  his  feet. 

HYMN  158-    CM. 

JL  Better  World  in  Prospect. 

1  JfrVWASS  told  me  in  my  early  day, 

JL    That  pleasure's  stream  did  flow, 
Gently  beside  life's  peaceful  way  ; 
a  I  have  not  found  it  so. 

— 2  I  thought  there  grew  on  earthly  ground, 

Some  buds  without  decay  ; 
a      But  not  a  single  flower  I've  found, 

That  does  not  fade  away. 
— 3  I  wish  to  see  a  fairer  world : 

I've  heard  of  one  on  high, 
e      Where  every  tear,  by  one  kind  hand, 

Is  wip'd  from  every  eye. 
— 4  'Tis  said  the  king  of  that  bright  place, 

Still  welcomes  trav'lers  there : 
u      O,  come  and  let  us  seek  his  grace ! 
—        Unseen,  he  hears  our  prayer.  —  Dr.  Nelson. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

HYMN   159-     L.  M.        Lindon. 

Dedication  of  a  Church. 

1  ri^HE  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod, 
JL    Wras  the  first  temple  built  for  God ; 

His  fio.t  laid  the  corner  stone, 
And  heav'd  its  pillars  one  by  one. 

2  He  hung  its  starry  roof  on  high, 
The  broad  illimitable  sky  ; 

He  spread  its  pavements,  green  and  bright, 
And  curtained  it  by  morning  light. 

3  The  mountains  in  their  places  stood, 
The  sea,  and  sky  and  all  was  good, 
And  when  his  first  pure  praises  rang, 
The  morning  stars  together  sang. 

4  Lord,  'tis  not  ours  to  make  the  sea, 
And  earth,  and  skies,  a  house  for  thee, 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  569 

But  in  thy  sight,  our  offering  stands, 
An  humble  temple  made  with  hands. 
5  We  cannot  bid  the  morning  star, 
To  sing  how  bright  thy  glories  are  ; 
But  Lord,  if  thou  wilt  meet  us  here, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  the  christian's  tear. — 

WiUis. 

HYMN  160.    S.  M.        Lisbon. 

The  Pleasures  of  Social  Worship. 

e  1  TTOW  charming  is  the  place, 
XI  Where  my  Redeemer,  God, 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  ! 
— 2  Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 
3  Here,  on  the  mercy  seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crown 'd, 
e      Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

— 4  To  him  their  pray'rs  and  cries, 
Each  humble  soul  presents  : 
He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

5  To  them  his  sov'reign  will 
He  graciously  imparts  : 
And  in  return  accepfs,  with  smiles, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

e  6  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 
Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  chil  ?rsn  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. —  Stennett. 

HYMN    161-    L.  31.         Ward. 

The  Happiness  of  humble  worship.     Tsalm.  Ixxxiv. 

y  1  TT   W  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet, 
Xl  O  Lord,  thy  sacred  courts  appear! 
Fain  would  my  longing  passions  meet 
The  glories  of  thy  presence  there. 
*— 2  0,  blest  the  men,  blest  their  employ, 
Whom  thy  indulgent  fivors  raise, 
To  dwell  in  those  abodes  of  joy, 
And  sing  thy  never-ceasing' praise. 


570  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

3  Happy  the  men,  whom  strength  divine, 
With  ardent  love  and  zea]  inspires : 
Whose  steps  to  thy  blest  way  incline, 
With  willing  hearts  and  warm  desires. 
e  4  One  day  within  thy  sacred  gate, 
Affords  more  real  joy  to  me, 
Than  thousands  in  tne  tents  of  state : 
The  meanest  place  is  bliss  with  thee. 
— 5  God  is  a  sun :  our  brightest  day 

From  his  reviving  presence  flows  ; 

y      God  is  a  shield,  through  all  the  way, 

To  guard  us  from  surrounding  foes. 

— 6  He  pours  his  kindest  blessings  down, 

Profusely  down,  on  souls  sincere, 
y      And  grace  shall  guide,  and  glory  crown, 
The  happy  fav'rites  of  his  care. 
7  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  grace, 
How  blest,  divinely  blest  is  he, 
Who  trusts  thy  love,  and  seeks  thy  face, 
And  fixes  all  his  hopes  on  thee  ! — Steele. 

HYMN  162.    L.  M.        Southfield. 

Forms  vain  without  Religion. 

1  \  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God  ! 
2\.  How  wondrous  is  thy  name ! 
Thy  glories  have  diffus'd  abroad 

Through  the  creation's  frame ! 

2  Nature,  in  ev'ry  dress, 

Her  humble  homage  pays, 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t'  express, 

Thine  undissembled  praise. 
e  3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing, 

To  her  Creator  too ; 
Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King 

And  pay  the  worship  due. 
a  4  [But  pride,  that  busy  sin, 

Spoils  all  that  I  perform, 
Curs'd  pride,  that  creeps  securely  in, 

And  swells  a  haughty  worm.] 
— 5  Create  my  soul  anew, 

Else  all  my  worship's  vain  ; 
a      This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  true, 

Until  'tis  form'd  again. 
e  6  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 

The  remnant  of  my  days; 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  57 

And  to  my  God  my  soul  ascend, 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. —  Watts. 

HYMN  163.    7s.        Noncich. 

I  vill  not  let  thee  go  unless  thou  bless  me.    Gen 
xxxii.  2G. 

ul  T  ORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
J_i  Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow : 

—  Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

e  2  Dost  thou  ask  me  who  I  am  1 

a      Ah!  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name  ; 

—  Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea, 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee. 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 

In  rebellion  blindly  bold, 

Scorn  thy  grace,  thy  power  defy:  — 
u      That  poor  rebel,  Lord  was  I. 
a  4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair, 

Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  pray'er; 
e      Mercy  heard,  and  set  him  free  ; 

Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 
— 5  Many  days  have  pass'd  since  then, 

Many  changes  I  have  seen ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now  ; 

0  Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou  ? 
—6  Thou  hast  help'd  in  ev'ry  need  ; 

This  emboldens  me  to  plead  ; 

After  so  much  mercy  past, 
u      Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last? 
— 7  Xo  —  I  must  maintain  my  hold, 
y      'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold  ; 

—  I  can  no  deniil  take, 

v.      WTien  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

HYMN   164-     C.  M.    Spencer. 

The  successful  Resolve —  /  will  so  in  unto  the  King. 

Esther  iv.  16. 

1  /^lOME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast, 
\J  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 

And  make  this  last  resolve  : 
e  2  "  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin, 
Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in. 
Whatever  may  oppose. 


572  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

a  3  "  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess  ; 
u       I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone; 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

e  4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 
Whose  sceptre  pirdon  gives ; 

—  Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 

And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 
Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
a      But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

u6"I  can  but  perish,  if  I  go ; 

—  I  am  resolv'd  to  try : 
For,  if  I  s'tay  away,  I  know, 

u         I  must  for  ever  die . "  —  Jones. 

HYMN  1 05.     S.  M.        Elton. 

He  Beheld  the  City  and  wept  over  it.    John  xix.  1. 

u  1  TPV ID  Cnrist  o'er  sinners  weep, 
JLJ  And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry'? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief, 
Burst  forth  from  ev'ry  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 

Angels  with  wonder  see ! 
Be  thou  astonish'd,0  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tsars  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear  ; 
In  heav'n  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there.  —  Beddomi 

HYMN   106-  C.  M.         Dedham. 
Now  is  the  accepted  Time. 

1  /~10ME,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  awav, 
\J  To  Christ,  and  heal  your  wounds; 

This  is  the  welco.ne  gospel-  lay, 
Wherein  free  grace" abounds. 

2  God  lov'd  the  church,  and  gave  his  Son, 

To  drink  the  cup  of  wrath: 
And  Jesus  says  he'll  cast  out  none, 
That  come  to  him  by  faith. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  573 

HYMN   167-    S.   M.         Olney. 
Importunate  Prayer.     Luke  xvii.  1 — 7. 

1  TESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
J    The  heart  of  ev'ry  saint, 
Invites  as  "11  our  griefs  to  tell, 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear, 

We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 
5  Tho'  unbelief  suggest. 

Why  should  we  longer  waif? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  knock  at  mercy's  gate. 
i  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 
His  chosen  when  they  cry  : 
Yes,  tho'  he  seem  awhile  to  bear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 
>  His  nature,  truth  and  love, 
Engage  him  on  their  side  ; 
When  they  are  griev'd,his  bowels  move, 
They  will  not  be  deny'd. 
.  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 
And  never  faint  in  pray'r, 
He,  sees,  he  hears,  and  from  on  high, 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

HYMN  168      CM.         Peterborough. 

Faith  s  Review  and  Expectation. 

1  A  MAZING  grace  !  (how  sweet  the  sound.) 
J\.  That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me  ! 

I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  reliev'd  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believ'd ! 

3  Thro'  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promis'd  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures  ; 
He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be, 
As  long  as  life  endures. 


574  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

y  5  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease ; 
y      I  shall  possess  within  the  vail, 

A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

u  6  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow, 

The  sun  forbear  to  shine  ; 
y      But  God  who  call'd  me  here  below, 

Shall  be  forever  mine. 

HYMN  169.    C.  M.        Litchfield. 

Supplication. 

e  1  /^iOME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart 
\J   Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 
In  us  the  heav'nly  flame; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

— 3  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 
y      Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 

A  heav'n  on  earth  appear.  —  Steele. 

HYMN  1  70.    8s.  7s.  4s.     Sicilian  Hymn. 

At  Dismission. 

1  X  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
_Li  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
o  Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 

O  refresh  us  ! 
Trav'ling  through  this  wilderness. 

y  2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

May  thy  presence 

With  us  evermore  be  found ! 

a  3  So,  when'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away  ; 
y      Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 
May  we  ready 
Rise,  and  reign  in  endless  day !      Rippon. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  575 

HYMN   171-     S.  M.        Shnington. 
Love  to  the  Church.     Psalms,  cxxxvii.  5  —  6. 

e  1  T  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
X  The  house  of  thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  sav'd, 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  Beyond  my  highest  joy, 

I  prize  her  heav'nly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

i   3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fill ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend  ; 
—    To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 

'Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

O  4  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  given, 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven.  —  Dwight 

HYMN  1  72-    C.  M. 

Heaven  Anticipated. 

a  1  OLEEP  not,  the  Saviour  cries, 
O  On  this  low  earthly  ground  — 
e      Press  on,  press  on,  above  the  skies, 

—  There  shall  your  rest  be  found. 
e  Where  the  pilgrim  reposes, 

The  fields  are  all  green ; 
There  day  never  closes, 
Nor  clouds  intervene. 
y  Oh,  the  forms  that  are  there ! 

Such  as  eye  hath  not  seen  — 
Oh,  the  songs  they  sing  there, 
With  hosannas  between, 

—  Wliile  the  river  of  life  runs  freely. 

a  2  On  earth,  cold  storms  will  rise, 
And  clouds  obscure  the  sun  — 
For  rest  the  pilgrim  vainly  sighs, 

—  But  there  his  march  is  done. 

Where  the  pilgrim  reposes,  &c. 

e  3  My  soul  be  not  dismay'd, 

But  gird  thee  for  the  race  — 
y      I'll  ask,  I'll  ask  his  hourly  aid, 
To  reach  that  happv  place, 

Where  the  pilgrim  reposes,  &c. 
Dr.  Mlson. 


576  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

HYMN  1  73.     C.  M.  Bolton. 

Trust  in  Providence. 

i   1  TT7"H1LST  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power: 
VV     Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd  ; 

—  And  may  this  consecrated  hour, 

With  "better  hopes  be  filPd. 
i  2  Thy  love  the  pow'r  of  thought  bestow'd, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
o      Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd ; 

That  mercy  I  adore. 
— 3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
a         Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
i       Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 

—  Because  conferr'd  by  thee. 

e  4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

a  In  every  pain  I  bear, 

o      My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

i  Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

e  5  When  gladness  wings  my  favor 'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
i       Resign 'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  low'r, 

My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 
— 6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gath'ring  storm  shall  see  ; 
o      My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; 

That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. —  Williams 

HYMN   174.    C.  M.        Marlow. 
For  Christian  Conference. 

u  1  f~\  LORD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 

\J  For  here  we  trust  thou  art ! 
—    Send  down  a  coal  of  heav'nly  fire, 

To  warm  each  waiting  heart, 
e  2  Show  us  some  tokens  of  thy  love, 
Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  praise, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell : 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  577 

— 5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  pray'rs; 
And  in  the  presence  or  our  Lord, 

Unbosom  all  our  cares. 
e  6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
o      Awaken  sinners  all  around, 

To  come  and  till  the  place.  — Neicton. 

HYMN   1 75-    C.  M.     Carinth. 

Evening  Twilight. 

i   1  T  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 
J_  From  every  cum  "bring  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  o£  setting  day, 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  His  promises  to  plead. 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  care  and  sorrows  cast, 

On  him  whom  I  adore. 
y  4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heav'n ; 
—    The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 

While  here  by  tempests  driv'n. 
a  5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray, 
i       Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
o  And  lead  to  endless  day. 

HYMN   1  76-     C.  M.        Patmas. 
Regeneration.    John  iii.  5  —  7. 

1  OINNERS,  this  solemn  truth  regard, 
O  Hear  all  ye  sons  of  men  ; 

For  Christ  the  Saviour  hath  declar'd, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

2  Whate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  blood, 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vain  ; 
Thus  saith  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature's  totally  deprav'd  — 

The  heart  a  sink  of  sin ; 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  sav'd : 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 
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578  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

e  4  Spirit  of  life  thy  grace  impart, 
And  breathe  on  sinners  slain ; 

o      Bear  witness,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  heart. 
That  we  are  born  again.  —  Hoskins. 

HYMN   177-     C.  M.        Arlington. 
Behold  he  Prayeth.    Acts.  ix.  11. 

1  T)RAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
X    Unutter'd  orexpress'd, 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Pray'r  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Pray'r  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Pray'r  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Pray'r  is  the  christian's  vital  breath, 

The  christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death  — 
He  enters  heav'n  with  pray'r. 

5  Pray'r  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
o      While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  say,  —  "  Behold  he  prays." 

Montgomery. 

HYMN  178-     CM.        Wilmington. 

Christ  the  Shepherd. 

1  DEE  Israel's  gentle  shepherd  stands, 
^  With  all  engaging  charms  ; 
i        Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 

And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 
u  2  "Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 
"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name: 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 
e  3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 
And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine,  let  our  offspring  be. 
— 4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear; 

Ye  children  seek  his  face  ; 
e      And  fly  with  transports  to  receive 
Theblessings  of  his  grace. 


MISSIONS.  579 

a  5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

—        Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; 

i  That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  heart, 

a         If  weeping  o'er  their  dust.  —  Doddridge. 

HYMN  1  79-    8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Teacher's  Hymn. 

1  "pLESSED  Saviour— thou  hast  told  us, 
±J  In  the  midst  of  two  or  three, 

Thou  art  present  to  behold  us, 
If  we  humbly  call  on  thee  : 
Blessed  promise !  — 
May  we,  thy  salvation  see. 

2  Lord  we  bring  our  charge  before  thee  ; 

Little  ones  of  thine  own  fold ; 
Teach  them,  Saviour,  to  adore  thee, 

As  those  children  did  of  old, 
Who  sung  praises  — 
While  the  hearts  of  men  were  cold. 

3  0 !  instruct  us,  gracious  Master, 

While  those  tender  lambs  we  guide, 
May  we  lead  them  to  green  pasture, 

By  the  living  water's  side  ; 
Where  the  fountain 
Of  salvation,  pours  its  tide. 

4  Haste  the  time,  when  all  the  islands 

In  the  bosom  of  the  sea  ; 
When  the  low  lands,  plains,  and  high-lands. 

Shall  resound  with  praise  to  thee  ; 
And  all  children, — 
Shall  their  God  and  Saviour  see. 

James  B.   Walker. 


MISSIONS. 

HYMN   180-     8s.  7s.  Crockett. 

Glorious  Things  spoken  of  Zion,  the  City  of  God. 

Psalm  Ixxxvii.    Isaiah  xxxiii.  20,  81. 

1  f^  LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
VT  Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose ! 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  emile  at  all  thy  foes. 


580  MISSIONS. 

9  2  [See !  the  streams  of  living  waters, 
Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
•    And  all  fear  of  want  remove : 
i       Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows,  thy  thirst  t'  assuage] 

—  Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 
3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day, 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 

Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray.] 
e  4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood  ! 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God  ; 

—  'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises, 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings: 
And  as  priests  his  solemn  praises 
Each  for  a  thank-ofPring  brings, 
i   5  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city, 

I  through  grace  a  member  am  ; 

—  Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
o  I  will  glory  in  thy  name; 

a      Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ! 

e      Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

HYMN   181-     CM.         Marlow. 
The  Increase  of  the  Church,  promised  and  pleaded. 

e  1  T^  ATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledged, 
JJ    To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run'? 
— 2  "  Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 
For  thine  inheritance, 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
Thine  empire  shall  advance." 
e  3  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blinded  Jews 
Shall  their  Redeemer  own ; 
While  gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ] 


MISSIONS.  581 

—4  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  Indian  tribes, 
A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Emmanuel's  feet, 
And  learn,  and  feel  his  grace  • 

5  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues, 
Under  th*  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exemption/given  ] 

e  6  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Then  be  his  name  ador'd  ! 
o      Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 

Hosannas  to  thy  Lord ! 

7  Asia  and  Africa,  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame  : 
o      And  thou,  America,  in  songs, 
Redeeming  love  proclaim  ! 

HYMN   1 82-     L.  M.     Part  T.         Lindon. 

Longing-  for  the  Latter-day  Glory. 

1  TTOW  many  years  has  man  been  driv'n, 
XX  Far  off  from  happiness  and  heav'n ; 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  wand'ring  church  to  roam  no  more  ! 

a  2  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  past, 
Since  Adam  from  thy  sight  was  cast ; 
And  ever  since,  his  fallen  race, 
From  age  to  age,  are  void  of  grace. 

e  3  When  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment  of  the  martyr'd  Lamb  ? 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  free, 
And  keep  the  eternal  Jubilee! 

4  Hasten  it,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  land  ; 
Send  thou  thine  angels,  and  command, 
o      "  Go  sound  deliv'rance  :  loudly  blow 
Salvation  to  the  saints  below.'" 

— 5  We  want  to  have  the  day  appear  ! 
The  promised  great  sabbatic  year, 
When,  far  from  grief,  and  sin,  and  hell, 
Israel  in  ceaseless  peace  shall  dwell. 

6  Till  then,  we  will  not  let  thee  rest, 
Thou  still  shalt  hear  our  strong  request ; 
' —    And  this  our  daily  pray'r  shall  be, 
Lord,  sound  the  trumu  of  Jubilee. 


582  MISSIONS. 

HYMN  183-    L.  M.    Part  II.         Lindon. 

Prayer  to   Ood  for  his  special  Interposition  in  Spreading 
the  Gospel.    Zee.  ix.  13— ]6. 

a  U-rTQW"long,OGod,t;  has  man  been driv'n. 
JLL  Far  off  from  happiness  and  heav'n! 

When  wilt  thou  graciously  "  restore'' 

Thy  banish'd  sons,  to  rove  no  more'? 

2  For  near  six  thousand  years,  thy  foe 

Has  triumph'd  over  all  below  ; 

Save  that  a  little  flock  is  found, 

With  rav'ning  wolves  encompass'd  round. 
— 3  Shall  not  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 

An  ample  compensation  gain, 

And  many  happy  millions  more 

To  happiness  and  God  restore  1 
c  4  From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  tongue, 

A  remnant  must  to  him  belong ; 

Nor  can  there  be  too  vile  a  race, 

To  furnish  trophies  of  his  grace. 
— 5  Exert  that  pow'r  which  could  subdue 

The  furious  slaughter-breathing  Jew, 

And  make  him  in  thy  cause  become, 

Victorious  over  Greece  and  Rome, 
e  6  Now,  Lord,  before  thy  servants  go, 

Let  God  himself  the  trumpet  blow; 
o  Hasten  the  Gospel  Jubilee, 

That  bids  a  captive  world  be  free. 

HYMN   184-    8s.  7s.  4s.        Greenville. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

1  QAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation; 
O  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

2  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourish'd, 

Every  part  look  d  gay  and  green; 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen ! 

Lord,  &c. 

u  3  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see  ; 
a      Lord  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 

Help  can  only  come  from  thee : 

Lord,  &c. 


MISSIONS.  583 

4  Some  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 
We  shall  meet  no  more  below ; 
a      Some,  alas!  we  fear  are  blighted, 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show : 

Lord,  &c. 
e  5  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again ; 
O  !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain. 

Lord,  &c. 
— 6  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 
Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers : 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  &c. 
7  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin  from  "this  good  hour 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee  !    Newton. 

HYMN  185-     8s,  7s,  4s.         Oliphant. 

Longing  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel. 

1  /"VER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
\_s  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace : 
y      Bless'd  Jubilee, 

Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn  ! 
e  2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 
Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest. 
Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary  ; 
o      Let  the  Gospel 

Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 
e  3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  thy  glorious  light : 
And  from  eastern  coastto  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night, 
o      And  redemption, 

Freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day, 
e  4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel, 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease  ; 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 


584  MISSIONS. 

0      Sway  the  sceptre, 

Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

P.   Williams. 

HYMN   186-     6s.  7s.         Missionary  Hymn. 
Missionary  Hymn. 

1  T7  ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
JL    From  India's  coral  strand  ; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain, 
u  2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

— 3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high. 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 
The  lamp  of  life  deny  ! 
y      Salvation !  Oh  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 
Has  learn'd  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. —  Heber. 

HYMN  187-     12s.  &  9s.         Oakham. 

Mission  to  Palestine. 
1  rr\  HEY  have  gone  to  the  land  where  the  patriarchs 
JL  rest, 

Where  the  bones  of  the  prophets  are  laid, 
Where  the  chosen  of  Israel,  the  promise  possess'd, 
And  Jehovah,  his  wonders  display'd  ; 


MISSIONS.  585 

To  the  land  where  the  Saviour  of  sinners  once  trod, 
Where  he  labor'd,  and  languish'd  and  bled  ; 
o     Where  he  triumph'd  o'er  death,  and  ascended  to 
God, 
As  he  captive,  captivity  led. 

y  '2  They  have  gone  to  the  land  where  the  gospel's  glad 
sound, 
Sweetly  tuned  by  the  angels  above, 
Was  re-echo'd  on  earth,  through  the  regions  around, 

In  accents  of  heavenly  love  ; 
Where  the  Spirit  descended  in  tokens  of  flame, 

The  rich  gifts  of  his  grace  to  reveal  ; 
Where  apostles  wrought  signs  in  Emmanuel's  name, 
The  truth  of  their  mission  to  seal. 

e  3  They  have  gone  —  0,  thou  Shepherd  of  Israel  — 
have  gone, 
The  glad  mission  in  love  to  restore ; 
Thou  wilt  not  forsake  them,  nor  leave  them  alone ; 
Thy  blessing  we  humbly  implore. 
u  Thy  blessing  go  with  them  — O,  be  thou  their  shield, 
From  the  shafts  of  the  fowler  that  fly; 
O  Saviour  of  sinners,  thine  arm  be  reveal'd 
In  mercy,  in  might,  from  on  high. 

HYMN   188-     Us.  Daughter  of  Zion. 

Zion  Encouraged. 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness; 
Awake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more; 
Bright  o'er  ihy  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of  gladness, 
Arise,  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes,  but  the  arm  that  subdu'd  them, 
And  scatter'd  their  legions,  was  mightier  far;  [them; 

They  fled,  like  the  chaff,  from  the  scourge  that  pursu'd 
Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  pow'r  that  hath  sav'd  thee, 
Extoll'd  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should  be; 

Shout !  for  the  foe  is  destroy'd  that  enslav'd  thee, 
Th'  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 

•Ancient  Lyre. 

HYMN   1  89.    7s.         Watchman  tell  vs,  Sec. 

u  1  TTTATCHMAlN!  tell  us  of  the  night, 
VV    What  its  signs  of  promise  are, 
Trav'ler !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 
e         See  that  glory  beaming  star ! 
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586  MISSIONS. 

u      Watchman !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell'? 
e      Trav'ler!  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

u  2  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
e      Trav'ler !  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends ! 
u      Watchman !  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth ! 
e      Trav'ler !  ages  are  its  own, 
y         See  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

u  3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
e      Trav'ler !  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
u      Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease  ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
u      Trav'ler  lo!  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo!  the  son  of  God  is  come. 

Bovyring. 

HYMN  190-     8s,  7s,  4s.         Fleming. 

Farewell  to  Missionaries. 

y  \  f^\  O,  ye  heralds  of  salvation, 

vJT  Go,  proclaim  redeeming  blood; 
Publish  to  that  barb'rous  nation, 
Peace  and  pardon  from  our  God  ! 

Tell  the  heathen, 
None  but  Christ  can  do  them  good. 

*—2  While  the  gospel  trump  you're  sounding, 
May  the  Spirit  seal  the  word , 
And,  through  sov'reign  grace  abounding, 
Heathen,  bow  and  own  the  Lord  ; 

Idols  leaving, 
God  alone  shall  be  ador'd. 

u  3  Distant  though  our  souls  are  blending, 
Still  our  hearts  are  warm  and  true  ; 
In  our  pray'rs  to  heaven  ascending, 
Brethren  —  we'll  remember  you  ; 

Heav'n  preserve  you, 
Safely  all  your  journey  through. 

^—4  When  your  mission  here  is  finisli'd, 
And  your  work  on  earth  is  done, 
May  your  souls,  by  grace  replenished, 


MlS.SInXS.  587 

Find  acceptance  through  the  Son ; 

Thence  admitted, 
Dwell  for-ever  near  his  throne. 
y  5  Loud  hosannas  now  resounding, 
Make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring  : 
Grace  to  sinful  men  abounding, 
Ransonvd  millions  sweetly  sing; 

While  with  rapture, 
All  adore  their  heavenly  King. —  Baldwin, 

HYMN  191-     C.  M.  Duke  Street. 

Fur  Missionary  Associations. 

u  1     A  SSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 
J\.  Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand ; 
The  voice  that  marshaFd  ev'ry  star, 
Has  call'd  thy  people  from  afar. 

— 2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled  ; 
Along  the  line  —  to  either  pole  — 
The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  First  bow  our  hearts  beneath  thy  sway  ; 
Then  give  thy  growing  empire  way, 
O'er  wastes  of  sin  —  o'er  fields  of  blood  — 
Till  all  mankind  shall  be  subdu'd. 

4  Our  pray'rs  assist — accept  our  praise  — 
Our  hopes  revive  —  our  courage  raise  — 
Our  counsels  aid — and  oh  !  impart 
The  single  eye  —  the  faithful  heart ! 

5  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wand'ring  spirit  home  : 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

Colly  er. 
HYMN   192-     L.  M.        Lyman. 
Restoration  of  Israel.     Jer.  xxxi.  6. 

1  rpHE  trump  of  Israel's  jubilee 

_L    Shall  sound  aloud  from  Calvary, 
And  bid  the  wand'ring  exiles  —  "Come, 
"And  find  in  Zion  still  a  home." 

2  Israel  shall  hear  —  that  thrilling  sound 
Shall  reach  to  earth's  remotest  bound, 
And  gather  to  that  holy  place 

The  fugitives  of  Jacob's  race. 

3  Their  exil'd  tribes  shall  yet  return, 
Shall  come  to  Calvary  and  mourn ; 


588  MISSIONS. 

And,  bow'd  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
With  willing  hearts  his  rule  obey. —  Hyde. 

HYMN  lf>3.    L.  M. 

The  Monthly  Concert. 

e  1  TT| ELIGHTFUL thought!  that sinnersmay 
JL/  Commune  with  God,  by  night  and  day, 
And  yet  more  sweet,  that  thousands  now 
Before  his  throne,  in  concert  bow. 

2  Oh,  the  dear  fellowship  of  prayer, 
Its  promises,  how  vast  they  are! 
The  prayer  of  faith  can  make  us  rise, 
On  wings  of  light  above  the  skies. 

3  Great  God,  thy  spirit  now  impart, 
To  fire  with  zeal  each  languid  heart, 
Send  quickly  down  that  heavenly  Dove, 

o      And  warm  us  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

e  4  Thy  kingdom  spread,  thy  will  be  done, 

From  rising  to  the  setting  sun  ; 

Thy  praise  extend  from  sea  to  sea, 
o      And  till  the  vast  eternity. 

— 5  Be  this  our  prayer  in  every  breath, 

Through  life,  and  in  the  arms  of  death ; 
While  saints  on  earth,  and  saints  above, 

o      Shall  join  to  sing  redeeming  love. 

e  6  From  distant  climes  may  incense  rise, 

And  loud  hosannas  pierce  the  skies, 
o      Till  every  idol  throne  shall  fall, 
o      And  Christ  be  crown'd  the  Lord  of  all. 

HYMN   lf>4-     C.  M.     8,  7,  4.    .      Coburn. 
Day- Spring.     Luke  i.  78. 

1  CHRISTIAN,  seethe  orient  morning 
\J  Breaks  along  the  heathen  sky ; 
e      Lo !  tli'  expected  day  is  dawning  — 

Glorious  Day-Spring  from  on  high ! 
o  Hallelujah ! 

Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

e  2  Heathens  at  the  sight  are  singing;  — 
Morning  wakes  the  tuneful  lays, — 
Precious  olTrings  they  are  bringing  — 
First  fruits  of  more  perfect  praise: 

o  Hallelujah ! 

Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 


MISSIONS.  589 

e  3  Zion's  Sim  !  salvation  beaming  — 
Gilding  now  the  radiant  hills  ; 
Rise  and  shine,  till  brighter  gleaming 
All  the  world  thy  glory  rills : 

o  Hallelujah ! 

Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

e  4  Then  the  rallies,  and  the  mountains 
Breaking  forth,  in  joy  shall  sing; 
Then  the  living  crystal  fountains 
From  the  thirsty  ground  shall  spring : 

o  Hallelujah ! 

Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

e  5  While  the  wilderness  rejoices, 

Roses  shall  the  desert  cheer ; 
Then  the  dumb  shall  tune  their  voices, 

Blind  shall  see,  the  deaf  shall  hear : 
o  Hallelujah ! 

Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

c  6  Lord,  of  every  tribe  and  nation. 

Spread  thy  truth  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Spread  the  light  of  thy  salvation, 
'Till  it  shine  on  ever}'  soul: 

o  Hallelujah ! 

Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

HYMN   195.     8s,  7s,  4s.         Carloic. 
Latter-day  Dawning.    Isaiah,  lii.  10. 

e  1  TTES  !  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking, 
JL    Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand : 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 
By  his  word  in  ev'ry  land : 

When  he  chooses, 
Darkness  flies  at  his  command. 

2  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season, 

Let  us  hail  the  dawning  ray : 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there's  reason 
To  expect  a  glorious  day: 

At  his  presence 
Gloom  and  darkness  flee  away. 

3  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring  ; 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood  ; 
God  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 
Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad; 

Ev'ry  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 


590  MISSIONS. 

4  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious; 
Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious, 

Through  the  world  in  ev'ry  land  ; 
y  And  the  idols 

Perish,  Lord,  at  thy  command.       Kelly. 

HYMN  196.    8s,  8s,  6s. 

Grace  and  Glory. 

1  Z^lOME,  brethren  dear,  who  know  the  Lord, 
V^  And  taste  the  sweets  of  Jesus'  word, 

In  Jesus'  ways  go  on  ; 
Our  troubles  and  our  trials  here, 
Will  only  make  us  richer  there, 

When  we  arrive  at  home. 

2  That  glorious  day  is  rolling  on, 
The  gracious  work  is  now  begun, 

Your  sins  he  will  forgive  ; 
O  taste  and  see  that  grace  is  free 
For  all  who  will  the  call  obey, 

O  come  to  Christ  and  live. 

3  The  worst  of  sinners  here  may  find 
A  Saviour,  pitiful  and  kind, 

Who  will  them  all  receive ; 
None  are  too  bad  who  do  repent ; 
Out  of  one  sinner  legions  went, 

The  Lord  did  him  relieve. 

4  If  sinners  only  knew  the  Lord, 
And  were  acquainted  with  his  word, 

His  sweet  forgiving  love, 
They'd  rush  thro'  storms  of  every  kind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  things  behind, 

To  gain  a  crown  above. 

5  O  there  we'll  reign,  and  praise,  and  sing, 
And  glorify  our  heavenly  king, 

When  all  the  saints  get  home : 
Come  on,  come  on,  my  brethren  dear, 
Soon  we  shall  meet  together  there, 

For  Jesus  bids  us  come. 

6  Amen,  amen,  my  soul  replies, 

I'm  bound  to  meet  you  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  mansion  there  : 
Now  here's  my  heart,  and  here's  my  hand, 
To  meet  you  in  that  heavenly  land, 
Where  we  shall  part  no  more. 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.  591 

CHURCH  MEETINGvS. 

HYMN   197.     S.  M.         It'alchman. 

Praise  for  Conversion.     Psalm  xvi.  16. 

1  /^OME,  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
\J  And  listen,  while  I  tell, 
How  narrowly  my  feet  escaped 

The  snares  of  death  and  hell. 

2  The  flattering  joys  of  sense 

Assail'd  my  foolish  heart, 
While  Satan,  with  malicious  skill, 

Guided  the  pois'nous  dart. 
a  3  I  fell  beneath  the  stroke, 
e         But  fell  to  rise  again  ; 
—    My  anguish  rous'd  me  into  life, 

And  pleasure  sprung  from  pain, 
a  4  Darkness,  and  shame,  and  grief, 

Oppress'd  my  gloomy  mind  ; 
I  look'd  around  me  for  relief, 

But  no  relief  could  find. 
— 5  At  length  to  God  I  cried ; 

He  heard  my  plaintive  sigh; 
e      He  heard,  and  instantly  he  sent 

Salvation  from  on  high. 
— 6  My  drooping  head  he  rais'd  ; 

My  bleeding  wounds  he  heal'd ; 
PardonM  my  sins  ;  and,  with  a  smile, 

The  gracious  pardon  seapd. 
e  7  O !  may  I  ne'er  forget 

The  mercy  of  my  God  ; 
Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 

0  His  loudest  praise  abroad.  Stennett. 

HYMN   198-     CM.  Eastport 

Apostacy —  Kill  ye  also  go  aicay  ? 

1  "TTTHEX  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 
i         \  V      (Alas  !  what  numbers  do  !) 

—    Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

u  "  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too  7" 

a  2  Ah,  Lord  !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 
I  feel  1  must,  I  shall  decline, 

And  prove  like  them  at  last. 
— 3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  pow'r,  I  know, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me  ; 


592  CHURCH  MEETINGS. 

i   To  whom,  or  whither  coulcl  I  go, 

If  J  should  turn  from  thee  1 
— 4  Beyond  a  doubt,  I  rest  assur'd 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God  ; 
o      Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd 

By  promise  and  by  blood. 
— 5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd 

Could  never  reach  my  case  ; 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find, 

But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest 
And  bid  my  fears  depart : 
e      No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  bless'd, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

i   7  What  anguish  has  that  question  stirr'd  — 

i  I  f  I  will  also  go ! 

—    Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 

u  I  humbly  answer,  No !  Newton. 

HYMN   199-     CM.        Medfield. 
Difficulties  in  the  way  of  Duty  surmounted.  Hinder  me  not. 

Gen.  xxiv.  56. 
y  1  TN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 
X  My  journey  I'll  pursue  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much-lov'd  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  too, 
I'll  go  at  his  command ; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Emmanuel's  land, 

e  3  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 
Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not ;  come,  welcome  death, 
I  '11  gladly  go  with  thee.        Ryland. 

HYMN  S©0-     L.  M.  Ward. 

Not  Jlsham'd  of  Christ. 

1  TESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

J  A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  ! 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star: 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.  593 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star !  bids  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  that  dear  Friend, 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heav'n  depend ! 
No  ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

u  5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  yes  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

u  6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain  — 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  oh,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me !  —  Gregg. 

HYMN  201-     C  M.        Union. 
A  Welcome  to  Christian  Friends — At  meeting. 

1  TZINDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
j\.  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  : 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

e  2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  giv'n, 

To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name  ; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heav'n, 
Our  hope,  our  wray,  our  end,  the  same. 

— 3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 
Send  his"  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus  ; 
i       "We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 
a  Who  liv'd,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

i   5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 
And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below  ; 
The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

— 6  Thus  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 

e      And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

Newton, 


594  CHURCH  MEETINGS. 

HYMN  202-     C.  M.        Downs. 

Heaven. 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
J    Oh,  how  I  long  for  thee ! 
When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end  1 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  1 

2  Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 

Most  glorious  to  behold; 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 

3  If  heaven  be  thus  glorious,  Lord, 

Why  should  I  stay  from  thence  ? 
What  folly  'tis  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence  ! 

y  4  Reach  down,  reach  down  thine  arm  of  grace, 
And  cause  me  to  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  sabbaths  never  end. 
e  5  There  we  shall  meet  and  no  more  part, 
And  heav'n  shall  ring  with  praise, 
While  Jesus'  love  in  ev'ry  heart 
.Shall  tune  the  song  of  grace. 
6  Millions  of  years  around  may  run, 
Our  songs  shall  still  go  on ; 
o      To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  Three  in  One. 

HYMN  203     L.  M.         Uxbridge. 

Pilgrim's  Farewell. 

1  T^  A  REWELL,  dear  friends,  I  must  begone, 
JO    I  have  no  home  or  stay  with  you  ; 

I'll  take  my  staff  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  a  better  world  can  view ; 

Farewell,  farewell,  farewell, 
My  loving  friends,  farewell. 

2  Farewell,  my  friends,  time  rolls  along, 

Nor  waits  for  mortal's  care  or  bliss, 
I  leave  you  here,  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  arrive  where  Jesus  is. 

Farewell,  &c. 

3  Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 

To  you  I  'm  bound  in  cords  of  love ; 
Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
That  soon  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

Farewell,  &c. 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.  595 

4  Farewell,  old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 

You've  struggled  long  and  hard  for  heav'n; 
You've  counted  all  things  here  but  dross, 
Fight  on,  the  crown  shall  soon  be  giv'n. 
Farewell,  &c. 

5  Farewell,  ye  youthful  sons  of  God, 

Sore  conflicts  yet  await  for  you  : 
Yet  dauntless  keep  the  heav'nly  road, 
'Till  Canaan's  happy  land  you  view. 
Fight  on,  fight  on,  fight  on, 
The  crown  shall  soon  be  giv'n. 

6  Farewell,  poor  careless  sinner  too-, 

It  grieves  my  heart  to  leave  you  here, 
Eternal  vengeance  waits  for  you  ; 

O  turn  and  find  salvation  near. 

O  turn,  0  turn,  O  turn, 
And  find  salvation  near. 

HYMN  204-     7s,  6s.         Missionary  Hymn. 
The  Holy  City. 

e  1  npHERE  is  a  holy  city, 
_l_    A  happy  world  above, 
Beyond  the  starry  regions, 
Built  by  the  God  of  love: 
An  everlasting  temple, 

And  saints  array'd  in  white  ; 
They  serve  their  great  Redeemer, 
They  dwell  with  him  in  light, 
i  2  That  is  no  world  of  trouble, 
The  God  of  peace  is  there  ; 
He  wipes  away  their  sorrows, 
He  banishes  "their  care  ; 
e      Their  joys  are  still  increasing, 
Their  songs  are  ever  new, 
They  praise  th'  eternal  Father, 
The  Son  and  Spirit  too. 

3  The  meanest  child  of  glory 

Outshines  the  radiant  sun; 
o      But  who  can  speak  the  splendor 

Of  that  eternal  throne, 
—    Where  Jesus  sits  exalted, 

In  godlike  majesty ! 
The  elders  fall  before  him, 

The  angels  bend  the  knee. 

4  Is  this  the  man  of  sorrows, 

Who  stood  at  Pilate's  bar, 


596  CHURCH  MEETINGS. 

Condemn'd  by  haughty  Herod, 

And  by  his  men  of  war? 
He  seems  a  mighty  conqueror, 

Who  spoil'd  the  powers  below, 
And  ransom 'd  many  captives 

From  everlasting  wo. 
e  5  The  hosts  of  saints  around  him, 

Proclaim  his  work  of  grace ; 
The  patriarchs  and  prophets, 

And  all  the  godly  race ; 
Some  speak  of  fiery  trials, 

And  tortures  on  their  way, 
They  came  from  tribulation, 

To  everlasting  day. 

HYMN  205-     C.  P.  M.  Sommerville. 

Christian  Encouragement. 

1  flOME  on,  my  partners  in  distress, 
\J  My  comrades  through  the  wilderness . 

Who  still  your  bodies  feel: 
A  while  forget  your  griefs  and  fears, 
And  look  beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 
To  that  celestial  hill. 
y  2  Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space, 
Look  forward  to  that  heavenly  place, 

The  saints'  secure  abode  ; 
On  faith's  strong  eagle  pinions  rise, 
And  force  your  passage  to  the  skies, 
And  scale  the  mount  of  God. 
u  3  Who  suffer  with  our  Master  here, 
y      We  shall  before  his  face  appear, 
And  at  his  side  sit  down ; 
To  patient  faith  the  prize  is  sure; 
And  all  that  to  the  end  endure 
The  cross,  shall  wear  the  crown. 

4  Thrice  blessed  bliss-inspiring  hope, 
It  lifts  the  fainting  spirits  up  ; 

It  brings  to  life  the  dead  ! 
Our  conflicts  here  shall  soon  be  past, 
And  you  and  I  ascend  at  last, 

Triumphant  with  our  head. 

5  That  great  mysterious  Deity, 
We  soon  with  open  face  shall  see  ; 

The  beatific  sight 
o      Shall  fill  the  heavenly  courts  with  praise, 
And  wide  diffuse  the  golden  blaze 
Of  everlasting  light. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  597 

— 6  The  Father,  shining  on  his  throne  ; 

The  glorious  co-eternal  Son, 
The  Spirit  one  and  seven  ; 
e      Conspire  our  rapture  to  complete  ; 

And  lo !  we  fall  before  his  feet, 
a  And  silence  heightens  heaven, 

u  7  In  hope  of  that  ecstatic  pause, 
—    Jesus,  we  now  sustain  the  cross, 
And  at  thy  foot-stool  fall, 

Till  thou  our  hidden  life  reveal, 

Till  thou  our  ravish'd  spirits  rill, 
e  And  God  be  all  in  all.  C.   Wesley. 


LORD'S  SUPPER. 

HYMN  206-    CM.        Litdifield. 

An  Invitation  to  the  Gospel  Feast.    Luke  xiv.  22. 

1  TTE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
JL    Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
"Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 
e  2  See  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms : 
He  calls,  he  bids  you  come: 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room. 
y  3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart, 
There  love  and  pity  meet ; 
Xor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart 
That  trembles  at  his  feet. 
— 4  In  him  the  Father  reconciled, 
Invites  your  souls  to  come ; 
e      The  rebel  shall  be  called  a  child, 
And  kindly  welcom'd  home. 

5  Oh.  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love : 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice. 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
o      Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 

In  ecstacies  unknown. 
y  7  Arid  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come: 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 

Approach,  there  yet  is  room.  —  Steele. 


598  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

HYMN  SO  7.    L.  M.         Uxbridge. 

Christ  Dying,  Rising  and  Reigning. 

u  1  TTE  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies ! 

XI  Lo !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  ! 
a      A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ! 
u         A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 
i       Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 

For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load ; 
u      He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 

A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood ! 
2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
a         The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
e      But  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see, 
y  Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again ! 

i       The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ! 

Up  to  his  Father's  courts  he  flies, 
u      Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 
o  3  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell, 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns; 
o      Sing  how  he  spoil 'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
u  And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains! 

y      Say,  "  Live  forever,  wondrous  King, 

"  Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  !" 
«      Then  ask  the  monster,  "  Where's  thy  sting? 

"  And  where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave." 

Watts. 

HYMN  SO  8-     CM.        Carinth. 
The  Wonders  of  Redemption. 

1     A  ND  did  the  holy  and  the  just, 

A  The  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust, 

That  guilty  worms  might  rise? 
a  2  Yes,  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 

His  radiant  throne  on  high, 
y      (Surprising  mercy!  love  unknown!) 
a         To  suffer,  bleed  and  die. 
e  3  He  took  the  dying  traitor's  place, 

And  suffered  in  his  stead ; 
y      For  man,  (oh,  miracle  of  grace) 

For  man  the  Saviour  bled ! 
—4  Dear  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thy  atoning  blood  ! 
By  this  are  sinners  snatch'd  from  hell, 

And  rebels  brought  to  God. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  599 

5  Jesus,  my  soul  adoring  bends 

To  love  so  full,  so  free  ; 

And  may  I  hope  that  love  extends 

Its  sacred  power  to  me ! 

e  6  What  glad  return  can  I  impart, 

For  favors  so  divine] 
o      Oh,  take  my  all  —  this  worthless  heart, 
And  make  it  only  thkie. —  Steele. 

HYMN  209.    C.  M.        Fulton. 

Room  at  the  Gospel  Feast.    Luke  xiv.    22. 

e  1  nnHE  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 
X   And  dainties  crown  the  board ; 
Not  Paradise  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 
2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 
And  endless  life  are  given; 
Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed, 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heaven. 
— 3  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  stray'd 
In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come; 
Come  from  your  most  obscure  retreats, 
And  grace  shall  find  you  room. 
e  4  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasfed  here ; 
y      And  millions  more  still  on  the  wray, 

Around  the  board  appear, 
e  5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 
That  millions  more  may  come ; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world, 
O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready  ;  come  away, 
Nor  weak  excuses  frame, 
y      Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

Doddridge. 
HYMN  210-     C    M.         Paxton. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

e  1  rr\0  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 
JL  Awake  the  sacred  song ! 
Oh,  may  his  love,  (immortal  flame,) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 
— 2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach? 
What  mortal  tongue  display  1 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
i         In  wonder  dies  away. 


600  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

— 3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 
Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 
y         Was  ever  love  like  this? 

—  4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 
u         "The  Saviour  died  for  me." 
e  5  Oh,  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. —  Steele. 

HYMN  SI  1.    H.  M.        Hopkinton. 

A  Song  of  Praise  to   Christ. 

y  1  /^lOME,  every  pious  heart, 

\_yThat  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert, 
To  celebrate  his  fame : 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

— 2  Such  was  his  zeal  for  God, 
And  such  his  love  for  you, 
He  nobly  undertook 
What  Gabriel  could  not  do  : 
His  ev'ry  deed  of  love  and  grace, 
All  words  exceed  and  thoughts  surpass. 

u  3  He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside  ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 
a         And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died  ! 
What  he  endured,  oh!  who  can  tell, 
To  ss.ve  our  souls  from  death  and  hell ! 

y  4  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, 
The  mansions  of  the  dead ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes, 
In  glorious  triumph  led  : 
Up  through  the  sky  the  conq'ror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

— 5  From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, 
His  chariot  will  not  stay, 
And  bear  our  spirits  home 
To  realms  of  endless  day  : 
There  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  60 

e  6  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  thy  love  ; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve ; 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give; 
The  gift,  though  small,  thou  wilt  receive. 

Stennett. 

HYMN  212-    C.  M.         Sicilian  Hymn. 

Grateful  Recollection.  —  Ebenezcr.     1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

COME,  thou  Fount  of  ev'ry  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace, 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise ; 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above: 
o      Praise  the  mount — oh,  fix  me  on  it, 
o         Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 
2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come  ; 
And  I  hope  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
e      He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 
j  3  O !  to  grace,  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  ! 
—    Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wand'ring  heart  to  thee! 
e      Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  — 
«      Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above.  —  Robinson. 

HYMN  213.     L.  M.         Sterling. 
The  Saviour's  Ascension. 

e  1  /"VUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
\J  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky  ! 
2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
0      "  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates! 

"  Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way !" 
e  3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
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602  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 
i  4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 
e         The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew, 
And  Jesus  is  the  conq'ror's  name. 
5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
o      "  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates ' 
"Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way!" 

i  6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  V 
y         The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possess'd, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  bless 'd  ! 

HYMN  SI 4.    7s,  6s,  &  1  8.    Amsterdam. 

Christ  Crucified. 

1  TTATN,  delusive  world,  adieu, 

V    With  all  of  creature-good ; 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood  ! 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego, 

I  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride, 
Only  Jesus  will  1  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

2  Other  knowledge  I  disdain, 

'Tis  all  but  vanity : 
Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God,  was  slain, 

He  tasted  death  for  me  ! 
Me  to  save  from  endless  wo 

The  sin-atoning  Victim  died  ! 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

Arid  Jesus  crucified  ! 

3  Here  will  I  set  up  my  rest ; 

My  fluctuating  heart 
From  the  haven  of  his  breast 

Shall  never  more  depart : 
Whither  should  a  sinner  go  ? 

His  wounds  for  me  stand  open  wide  ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified ! 

4  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end  ; 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 
On  Jesus  to  depend ; 


MORNING.  603 

Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide, 
Only  Jesus  will  1  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified ! 

5  O  that  I  could  all  invite, 

This  saving  truth  to  prove: 
Show  the  length,  the  breadth,  the  height 

And  depth  of  Jesus'  love  ! 
Fain  I  would  to  sinners  show 

The  blood  by  faith  alone  applied  ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. — Clarks. 


MORNING. 

HYMN  215-     L.  M.        Rockingham. 

The  Benefit  of  Prayer. 

1  TIT  HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet. 

W     In  coming  to  the  mercy  seat ; 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer. 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there. 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkest  clouds  withdraw. 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight, 
Prayer  makes  the  christian's  armor  bright, 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

e  4  When  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  : 

—    But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

5  Have  you  no  words !  ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain. 
And  fill  your  fellow  creatures'  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplications  sent", 

Our  cheerful  songs  would  oftenerbe, 
Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me ! 

Coicper. 


6(K  EVENING. 

HYMN  216-    S.  M.        Lisbon. 

A  Morning  Hymn. 

1  QEE  how  the  mounting  sun 
IO  Pursues  his  shining  way ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  ev'ry  bright 'ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  heav'nly  parent  sing: 
And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care; 
I  slept, and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near. 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 

This  weak  defenceless  frame ; 
But  whence  these  favors,  Lord,  to  me. 
All  worthless  as  I  am! 

5  Oh !  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  1 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 

The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 

I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 
Ting'd  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long  eternity.  RipporCs  Col. 

EVENING. 

HYMN  217.     L.  M.         Alferton. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  /~i  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
VJT  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The'ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That,  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed : 


EVENING.  605 

Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may- 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eye-lids  close  ; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts  supply  : 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 

Praise  God,  &zc.  Kenn. 

HYMN    218-   8s,  6s.        Lanesboro\ 

Heaven  Supremely  Desirable. 

1  rpHIS  world  is  poor  from  shore  to  shore, 
_L    And  like  a  baseless  vision, 

Its  lofty  domes  and  brilliant  ore, 
And  gems  and  crowns  are  vain  and  poor, 
There's  nothing  rich  but  heaven. 

2  Fine  gold  will  change,  and  diamonds  fade, 

Swift  wings  to  wealth  are  given  : 
All  varying  time  our  forms  invade  — 
The  seasons  roll,  light  sinks  in  shade  ; 

There's  nothing  lasts  but  heaven. 

3  Empires  decay,  and  nations  die, 

Our  hopes  to  winds  are  given ; 
The  vernal  blooms  in  ruin  lie, 
Death  reigns  o'er  all  beneath  the  sky- 

There's  nothing  lives  but  heaven. 

4  Creation's  mighty  fabric  all 

Shall  be  to  atoms  riven  ; 
The  skies  consume,  the  planets  fall, 
Convulsions  rock  this  earthly  ball  — 

There's  nothing  firm  but  heaven. 

5  A  stranger  lonely  here  I  roam, 

From  place  to  place  I  'm  driven  ; 
My  friends  are  gone  and  I  'm  in  gloom, 
This  earth  is  all  a  lonely  tomb  — 

I  have  no  home  but  heaven. 

6  The  clouds  disperse,  the  light  appears, 

My  sins  are  all  forgiven  ; 
Triumphant  grace  has  quelled  my  fears, 
Roll  on,  thou  sun,  fly  swift  my  years, 

I'm  on  my  way  to" heaven. 


606  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

HYMN  £19.     L.  M.        Blendon. 
The  JVisdom  of  Redeeming  Time.    Eph.  v.  15  — 16. 

al  p  OD  of  Eternity,  from  thee 

VT  Did  infant  Time  his  being  draw  ;  — 
Moments,  and  days,  and  months,  and  years, 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 
u  2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away ; 
u         Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows  ; 
—    Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea — ■ 

The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose, 
a  3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men, 
Before  the  rapid  streams  are  borne, 
On  to  the  everlasting  home, 
a         Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 
—4  Yet,  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy  flatt'ring  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 
e  5  Great  source  of  wisdom  !  teach  my  heart 
To  know  the  price  of  ev'ry  hour ; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys, 
Beyond  its  measure,  and  its  power, 

Doddridge. 

HYMN  9S0.     7s.         Grant. 

The  Saint  happy  in  being  entirely  at  the  Disposal  of  his 

Ood.     My  times  are  in  thy  Hand. 

Psalm  xxxi.15;  xxxiv.  1. 

1  QOV'REIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies  ! 
O  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 

All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand  — 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  His  decree  who  formed  the  earth, 
Fix'd  my  first  and  second  birth : 
Parents,  native  place,  and  time  — 
All  appointed  were  by  him. 

3  He  that  formed  me  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  me  to  the  tomb : 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  his  wise  decree. 

4  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth ; 
Times  of  trial  a.nd  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief; 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  607 

5  Times  the  tempter's  power  to  prove : 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love ; 
All  must  come,  and  last,  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend ; 

6  Plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly ; 
Till  he  bids,  I  cannot  die  ; 

Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 

7  Oh,  thou  Gracious,  Wise  and  Just, 
In  thy  hands  my  life  I  trust ; 
Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still? 

I  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

8  May  I  always  own  thy  hand — 
Still  to  thee  surrender'd  stand  ; 
Know  that  thou  art  God  alone, 

1  and  mine  are  all  thy  own. 

9  Thee  at  all  times,  will  I  bless; 
Having  thee,  I  all  possess; 
How  can  I  bereaved  be, 

Since  I  cannot  part  with  thee  1 — Dr.  Ryland 

HYMN  221-     S.  M.          Inverness. 
Dinine  Mercies  in  constant  Succession.     Sam.  iii.  22 — 23 

e  1  TTOW  various  and  how  new 
XI  Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 
Each  morning  shall  thy  mercies  show — 
Each  night  thy  truth  record. 

2  Thy  goodness  like  the  sun, 

Dawn'd  on  our  early  days, 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 

To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Each  object  we  beheld 

Gave  pleasure  to  our  eyes ; 

And  nature  all  our  senses  held 

In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 

4  But  pleasures  more  refined 

Awaited  that  bless'd  day, 
y      When  light  arose  upon  our  mind, 
And  chas'd  our  sins  away. 

— 5  How  new  thy  mercies,  then, 

How  sov 'reign  and  how  free  ! 

y      Our  souls  that  had  been  dead  in  sin, 
Were  made  alive  to  thee, —  Stinnett. 


608  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

HYMN  222-    S.  M.        Stonington. 
Divine  Mercies  in  constant  Succession.      Sam.  Hi. 
22—23. 
e  1  TVfOW  we  expect  a  day 

±\  Still  brighter  far  than  this, 
When  death  shall  bear  our  souls  away, 
To  realms  of  light  and  bliss. 

2  There  rapt'rous  scenes  of  joy 

Shall  burst  upon  our  sight ; 
And  ev'ry  pain,  and  tear  and  sigh, 
Be  drown'd  in  endless  light. 

3  Beneath  thy  balmy  wing, 

Oh,  Sun  of  Righteousness ! 
Our  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

4  Nor  shall  that  radiant  day, 

So  joyfully  begun, 
In  ev'ning  shadows  die  away, 
Beneath  the  setting  sun. 
i   5  How  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

0  Eternity  thy  love  shall  show, 

And  all  thy  truth  record. 

HYMN  223     L.  M. 

Eternity  Joyful  and  Tremendous. 

1  T^TERNITY  is  just  at  hand ! 

_[J  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 

And  careless  view  departing  day, 

And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away? 
a  2  Eternity! — tremendous  sound! 

To  souls  who  have  not  Jesus  found : 
y      But  oh  !  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 

How  sweet  the  accents !  how  divine  ! 
— 3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 

My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer ; 

An  int'rest  in  the  Saviour's  blood  — 

My  pardon  seal'd  and  peace  with  God. 
i  4  But  should  my  brightest  hopes  be  vain  ! 
i      The  rising  doubt  how  sharp  its  pain  ! 
u      My  fears, O  gracious  God  !  remove  ; 

Speak  me  an  object  of  thy  love. 
— 5  Search,  Lord  !  oh,  search,  my  inmost  heart, 
e      And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy,  impart ; 

From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free, 
o     And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  609 

HYMN  S24.     H.  M.        Hancich. 
The  Midnight  Cry.    Matt.  xxv.  6. 

1  "\7^K  virgin  souls  arise  ! 

JL    With  all  the  dead  awake  ; 
Unto  salvation  wise, 
Oil  in  your  vessels  take  : 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
Behold  the  heavenly  Bridegroom  nigh. 

2  He  comes,  he  comes  to  call 

The  nations  to  his  bar, 
And  take  to  glory  all, 
Who  meet  for  glory  are : 
Make  ready  for  your  free  reward  ; 
Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  your  Lord. 

3  Go  meet  him  in  the  sky, 

Your  everlasting  Friend  ; 
Your  Head  to  glorify, 

'With  all  his  saints  ascend  : 
Ye  poor  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace, 
To  see,  without  a  veil,  his  face. 

4  Ye  —  that  have  here  receiv'd 

The  unction  from  above, 
And  in  his  Spirit  liv'd, 

And  thirsted  for  his  love ; 
Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride  : 
Rejoice  with  all  the  sanctified. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope 

Of  that  great  day  unknown, 

When  you  shall  be  caught  up 

To  stand  before  his  throne ; 

CalPd  to  partake  the  marriage  feast, 

And  lean  on  our  Emmanuel's  breast. 

6  The  everlasting  doors 

Shall  soon  the  saints  receive, 
Above  those  angel  powers. 

In  glorious  joy  to  live  ; 
Far  from  a  world  of  grief  and  sin, 
With  God  eternally  shut  in. 

7  Then  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpet's  welcome  sound  :  — 
To  see  our  Lord  appear, 

May  we  be  watching  found, 
Enrob'd  in  righteousness  divine, 
In  which  the  bride  shall  ever  shin^. 

26,  %***.• 


610  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

HYMN  225-    S.  M.        Paddington. 

Preparation  for  Death.    Matt.  xxiv.  45. 

1  T>REPARE  me,  gracious  God ! 
Jt     To  stand  before  thy  face ; 
Thy  spirit  must  the  work  perform, 

.  For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 

And  wash  me  in  his  blood  ; 
e      So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 

Among  the  sons  of  God. 
— 3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Thy  sov'reign  love  make  known  ; 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 

And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 
4  Let  me  attest  thy  power, 

Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 
o      Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 

Of  everlasting  love. —  Tojylady. 

HYMN  226      8s,  7s,  4s.         Oliphant. 

The  Grave;   or,  Christ  a  Guide  through  Death  to  Glory. 

1  pi  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 
\JT  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  pow'rful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heav'n, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  : 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 
Strong  Deliv'rer, 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 
i   3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
o      Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  i 
Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee.  Robinson. 

HYMN  227-     Us.        Prescotl. 

I  would  not  live  alway. 

I  WOULD  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Wrhere  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  611 

2  I  would  not  Jive  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway;  no — welcome  the  tomb, 
Smce  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom, 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God  ; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 

Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns; 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul ! 

HYMN  928-    P.  M.        Columbus. 

Time  and  Eternity. 

a  1  T  O  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 

-Li  Twist  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 
u  Yet  how  insensible  ! 

—    A  point  of  time — a  moment's  space  — 
e      Removes  me  to  yon  heav'nly  place, 
a         Or —  shuts  me"  up  in  hell ! 

— 2  O  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 

And  deeply  on  my  thoughtless  heart, 
Eternal  things  impress; 

Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me,  ere  it  be  too  late  — 
o  Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

— 3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar  ; 
i       And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  Ibe  there, 
To  meet  a  joyful  doom  1 

— 4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure  ! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure  !  —  Wesley. 


612  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

HYMN  2S9.    7s.         Benevento. 
Reflections  at  the  End  of  the  Year. 

u  1  TT7"HILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
VV    Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait ; 

But  how  little  —  none  can  know. 
e  2  Spared  to  see  another  year, 

Let  thy  blessing  meet  us  here : 
Come,  thy  dying  work  revive, 

Bid  thy  drooping  garden  thrive ; 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise! 

Warm  our  hearts,  and  bless  our  eyes : 
Let  our  prayer  thy  pity  move  : 

Make  this  year  a  time  of  love. 
u  3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view  ; 
Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love : 
When  our  life's  short  race  is  run, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above.  —  Newton. 

HYMN  23©.     L.  M.        Talbot. 
FAernity.  —  Jer.  x.  10. 

a  1  "pTERNITY!  stupendous  theme ! 

ill  Compar'd  herewith  our  life's  a  dream : 

Eternity  !  O  awrful  sound ! 
a      A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd ! 

— 2  Yes,  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  dreadful  woe,  or  joyful  bliss  ; 
And,  swift  as  time  fulfils  its  round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

3  What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind  ! 
i       They're  gone,  but  where  ?  ah !  stop  and  see : 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity ! 

y  4  And  is  eternity  so  near  ? 

And  must  we  very  soon  be  there? 
a      Sinner —  ah !  whither  wilt  thou  flee ; 

Or  how  avoid  eternity? 


FUNERAL.  613 

5  Canst  thou  forever  bear  to  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell; 
And  is  death  nothing  then  to  thee? 
a      Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  ! 

e  6  Ye  gracious  souls,  with  joy  look  up; 

In  Christ  rejoice,  your  glorious  hope; 

This  everlasting  bliss  secures; 
o      God  and  eternity  are  yours.  —  Medley. 

HYMN  231-    C.  M.        Lurens. 

Church  on  earth  and  heaven  but  one.  —  Eph.  iii.  15. 

e  1  flOME  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
wThat  have  obtain'd  the  prize; 
And  on  the  eagle-wings  of  love, 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

1  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 
With  those  to  glory  gone : 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  heav'n  and  earth  are  one. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  Church,  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  cross'd  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

u  5  How  many  to  their  endless  home 
This  solemn  moment  fly  ! 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

— 6  Dear  Saviour,  be  our  constant  guide, 
Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 

o      Bid  death's  cold  flood  and  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 


FUNERAL. 

HYMN  232-     8s.  Northampton. 

Death  of  a  Sister. 

e  1  ?rpiS  finished  !  the  conflict  is  past, 
JL    The  heaven-born  spirit  is  fled : 
Her  wish  is  accomplished  at  last, 
And  now  she's  entomb'd  with  the  dead. 


614  FUNERAL. 

The  months  of  affliction  are  o'er, 

The  days  and  the  nights  of  distress ; 
We  see  her  in  anguish  no  more  — 
She's  gained  her  happy  release. 
— 2  No  sickness,  or  sorrow,  or  pain, 
Shall  ever  disquiet  her  now  ; 
For  death  to  her  spirit  was  gain, 
Since  Christ  was  her  life  when  below. 
y      Her  soul  has  now  taken  its  flight 
To  mansions  of  glory  above, 
To  mingle  with  angels  of  light, 
And  dwell  in  the  kingdom  of  love. 
— 3  The  victory  now  is  obtain'd ; 

She's  gone  her  dear  Saviour  to  see ; 
Her  wishes  she  fully  has  gain'd  — 

She's  now  where  she  longed  to  be. 
Then  let  us  forbear  to  complain, 
That  she  has  now  gone  from  our  sight ; 
y      We  soon  shall  behold  her  again, 

With  new  and  redoubled  delight. 

Alexanders  Col. 

HYMN  233     L.  M.        Hebron. 

Triumph  over  Death. 

y  1  rj^HE  hour  of  my  departure's  come, 

JL    I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home  ; 

At  last,  oh,  Lord,  let  trouble  cease, 

And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace  ! 
2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run, 

The  combat's  o'er,  the  prize  is  won ; 
y      And  now  my  witness  is  on  high, 

And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 
— 3  Not  in  mine  innocence  I  trust  — 

I  bow  before  thee  in  the  dust, 

And  through  my  Saviour's  blood  alone, 

I  look  for  mercy  at  thy  throne. 
4  I  leave  the  world  without  a  tear, 

Save  for  the  friends  I  held  so  dear: 

To  heal  their  sorrows,  Lord,  descend, 

And  to  the  friendless,  prove  a  friend. 
y  5  I  come,  I  come  at  thy  command ; 

I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand  — 
u      Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms, 

And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms. 
y  6  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 

I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home ; 


FUNERAL.  615 

u      Now,  oh,  my  God  !  let  trouble  cease, 
Now  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

Andrew  S.  Morrison. 

HYMN    234.     L.  M.  Ward. 

The  Peaceful  Death  of  the  Righteous. 

i   1  QWEET  is  the  scene  when  Christians  die, 
O  When  holy  souls  retire  to  rest: 
How  mildly  beams  the  closing  eye  ! 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away, 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day  ; 
i  So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

y  3  Triumphant  smiles  the  victor's  brow, 

Fanned  by  some  guardian  angel's  wing, 

y      O  grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  now, 

And  where,  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting! 

HYMN  235.     C.  M.     double.         Fulton. 

Hope  of  an  Immortal  Crown. 

1     A  ND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
JA.  And  let  it  faint  and  die, 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale, 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high, 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long  sought  rest. 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 

In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 

e  2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown 

I  now  the  cross  sustain, 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain : 
I  suffer  on  my  threescore  years, 

'Till  my  Deliverer  come, 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears, 

And  take  his  exile  home. 

i  3  O  what  hath  Jesus  done  for  me ! 

Before  my  ravish'd  eyes, 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  pamdise  ! 
e      I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there  ! 
o      They  all  are  rob'd  in  spotless  white, 

And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 


616  FUNERAL. 

— 4  O  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet, 
With  that  enraptur'd  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet. 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away  ; 
But  let  me  mid  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

HYMN  236.   12s,  and  lis.         Scotland. 
A  Funeral  Hymn. 
a  1   nr^  HOU  art  gone  to  the  grave  —  but  we  will  not 
_L  deplore  thee,  [tomb; 

Though  sorrows  and   darkness  encompass  the 
e       The  Saviour  has  pass'd  through  its  portals  before 
thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through 
the  gloom. 

a  2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  —  we  no  longer  behold 

thee,  [side ; 

Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy 

e       But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spuread  to  enfold 

thee,  [died. 

And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Saviour  hath 

a  3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  —  and  its  mansions 

forsaking, 

Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  linger'd  long : 

y       But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamM  bright  on  thy 

waking,  [song. 

And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  was  the  seraphim's 

Heber. 

HYMN  337.     C.  M.  Eastport. 

Death  and  Judgment  appointed  for  all.   Heb.  ix.  27 

1  TTEAV'N  has  confirm 'd  the  great  decree, 
XlThat  Adam's  race  must  die  ; 

One  gen'ral  ruin  sweeps  them  down, 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 

2  Ye  living  men,  the  tombs  survey, 

Where  you  must  quickly  dwell ; 
i       Hark  !  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
In  ev'ry  fun'ral  knell. 

3  Once  you  must  die;  and  once  for  all 

The  solemn  purport  weigh ; 
For  know,  that  heav'n  or  hell  attends 
On  that  important  day. 


JUDGMENT.  617 

4  Those  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  veil'd, 
Must  wake,  the  Judge  to  see; 
And  ev'ry  word  and  ev'ry  thought 
Must  pass  his  scrutiny. 

— 5  Oh,  may  I,  in  the  Judge,  behold 

My  Saviour  and  my  Friend  ! 
e      And,  far  beyond  the  reach  of  death, 

With  all  "his  saints  ascend.  — Doddridge. 


JUDGMENT. 

HYMN  238.    S.  M.         Olmulz. 

The  Final  Sentence  and  Misery  of  the  Wicked. 
Matt.  xxv.  41. 

1  A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
-TjL  And  must  the  dead  arise  1 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes'! 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 
And  through  the  num'rous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ) 

3  "Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

To  everlasting  flame, 
For  rebel  angels  first  prepar'd, 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day  ; 
When  earth  and  heav'n  before  his  face, 
Astonish 'd  shrink  away  ] 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead  ; 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
Wiiat  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there : 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  w^hich  the  Saviour  bled  ; 
And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessing  on  your  head.  —Doddridge. 


f,18  JUDGMENT. 

HYMN  239-    8s,  7s,  4s.        Coburn. 

Lo,  He  cometh. 

u  1  T  O  !  he  cometh !  countless  trumpets 
I  J  Blow  to  wake  the  sleeping  dead  * 
'Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels 

See  their  great  exalted  Head  ! 
Hallelujah ! 

Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God ! 
— 2  Now  his  merit,  by  the  harpers, 

Through  th'  eternal  deep  resounds ; 
Now  resplendent  shine  his  nail-prints, 

Ev'ry  eye  shall  see  his  wounds  : 
They  who  pierc'd  him 
Shall  at  his  appearance  wail, 
e  3  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear ; 
Truth  and  Justice  go  before  him  ; 
Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear  ! 
u      Hallelujah ! 

Welcome,  welcome  Judge  divine. 
e4"  Come  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 
En„er  into  life  and  joy  ; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows ; 
Endless  praise  be  your  employ !" 
y      Hallelujah ! 

Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies. 
e  5  Now  at  once  they  rise  to  glory, 
Jesus  brings  them  to  the  King  ; 
There,  with  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 
They,  eternal  anthems  sing : 
o      Hallelujah ! 

Boundless  glory  to  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  240-     8s,  7s,  4s.         Oliphant. 
Judgment.     Rev.  i.  7.  vi.  14  — 17.  xxii.  17 — 20. 
til  T  O  !  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
.1  J  Once  for  favor 'd  sinners  slain ! 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  : 
Hallelujah ! 

Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign ! 
— 2  Ev'ry  eye  shall  now  behold  him 
Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty : 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 

Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  "the  great  Messiah  see. 


JUDGMENT.  619 

y  3  Ev'ry  island,  sea  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  tiee  away : 

a      All  who  hate  him,  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day : 

u      Come  to  judgment ! 

Come  to  judgment,  come  away  ! 

— 4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 
See  in  solemn  pomp  appear  ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air: 
Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

5  Answer  thine  own  Bride  and  Spirit, 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  gen'ral  doom  ; 
The  new  heav'n  and  earth  t'  inherit, 

Take  thy  pining  exiles  home : 
All  creation 
Travails,  groans  and  bids  thee  come. 

o  6  Yea!  Amen !  let  all  adore  thee, 
High  on  thine  exalted  throne  ; 
Saviour  !  take  the  power  and  glory  ; 
Claim  the  Kingdoms  for  thine  own  : 
y      Oh,  come  quickly  ! 

Hallelujah  !  come,  Lord,  come. 

HYMN  241-     8s,  7s,  4s.  Coburn. 

The  Day  of  Judgment. 

e  1  ~T\AY  of  Judgment  —  day  of  wonders; 
u      XJ  Hark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 

Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  ! 
a      How  the  summons 

Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound. 

u  2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine  ! 
—    You,  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say,  "This  God  is  mine;" 
u      Gracious  Saviour ! 

Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine. 

— 3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea: 
All  the  powers  of  nature  shaken, 
From  his  looks  prepare  to  flee : 
a      Careless  sinner ! 

What  will  then  become  of  thee  1 


620  JUDGMENT, 

i  4  Horrors,  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 

When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 
—        "  Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart  : 

Thou  with  Satan 

And  his  angels  have  thy  part." 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 
Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below  ; 
y      He  will  say,  "  Come  near  ye  blessed ; 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow : 
You  forever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

— 6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought,  our  courage  raise ; 
e      Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 

Sighs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise : 
o      May  we  triumph 

When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze.— Newton. 

HYMN  242.     C.  M.         Patmos. 

The  Last.  Judgment. 

u  1  "TTE  comes,  he  comes  to  Judge  the  world, 
JJL  Aloud  th'  archangel  cries  ; 

a      While  thunders  roll  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  lightnings  cleave  the  skies. 

2  Th'  affrighted  nations  hear  the  sound, 
And  upward  lift  their  eyes  : 
The  slumb'ring  tenants  of  the  ground 
In  living  armies  rise. 

— 3  Amid  the  shouts  of  num'rous  friends, 
Of  hosts  divinely  bright, 
The  Judge  in  solemn  pomp  descends, 
Array 'd  in  robes  of  light. 

4  Writ  on  his  thigh  his  name  appears, 

And  scars  his  vict'ries  tell: 
Lo,  in  his  hand,  the  conq'ror  bears 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell. 

5  So  he  ascends  the  judgment-seat, 
a  And  at  his  dread  command, 

Myriads  of  creitures  round  his  feet 
In  solemn  silence  stand. 
"6"  Depart,  ye  sons  of  vice  and  sin," 
—        The  injured  Jesus  cries ; 

While  the  long-kindling  wrath  within 
Flashes  from  both  his  eyes. 


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y  7  And  now  in  words  divinely  sweet, 
With  rapture  In  his  ia.ce, 
Aloud  his  sacred  lips  repeat 
The  sentence  of  his  grace. 
y  8  "Well  done,  my  good  and  faithful  sons, 
The  children  of  my  love : 
Receive  the  sceptres,  crowns  and  thrones. 
Prepared  tor  you  above."  —  Stennett. 

HYMN  243.     C.  P.  M.         Columbus. 

Longing  for  a  Place  at  the  Right  Hand  of  the  Judge. 

WHEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 
To  fetch  thy  ransom 'd  people  home, 
Shall  I  among  them  stand  \ 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 
Be  found  at  thy  right  hand] 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all  : 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought, 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call. 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace; 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding  place, 

In  this  th'  accepted  "day: 
Thy  pard'ning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound. 

To  see  thy  smiling  face : 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heav'n's  resounding  mansions  ring, 

With  shouts  of  sov'reign  grace. 

HYMN  944-     8s,  7s,  4s.        Kendall. 
Aicful  Doom  of  the  Sinner.     Luke    xiii.  28. 

1  QEE  th'  eternal  Judge  descending  — 
O  View  him  seated  on  his  throne  ! 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 

Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom  — 

Trumpets  call  thee ! 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Fill'd  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain : 


622  JUDGMENT. 

wJ,iJe  in  anguish  thus  lamenting, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again— 

Greatly  mourning, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

8  "  Snder  sits  my  sl,'gnted  Saviour, 
With  the  marks  of  dying  love  ; 
Oh,  that  I  had  sought  his  favor, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move  — 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 
4  Now  despisers,  look  and  wonder ! 
Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part, 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !" 

Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound  "  Depart ! 

HYMN  245.    L.  M.  Talbott. 

The  Day  of  Wrath. 

u  1  mHAT  day  of  wrath  !  that  dreadful  day, 

J-    When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ! 
—    What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  1 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day,— 
2  When  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
And  louder  yet— and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead? 
a  3  Oh,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 

When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  thou,  O  Christ !  the  sinner's  stay, 
u      Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

Scott. 
HYMN  246.     C.  M.         Fulton. 

Final  Triumph. 

e  1     A  RISE  and  shine,  O  Zion  fair, 
-£L  Behold  thy  light  is  come ; 
Thy  glorious  conq'ring  king  is  near, 

To  take  his  exiles  home: 
The  trumpet  sounding  through  the  sky, 

To  set  poor  captives  free  ; 
The  day  of  wonder  now  is  nigh, 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 
u  2  Ye  heralds  blow  your  trumpets  loud, 

The  earth  must  know  her  doom  ; 
Gro  spread  the  news  from  pole  to  pole, 

Behold  the  Judge  is  come  : 


JUDGMENT.  623 

Blot  out  the  sun,  burn  up  the  earth, 

Consume  the  rolling  fio  jd  ! 
Bid  every  star  to  disappear, 

And  turn  the  moon  to  blood. 
3  Arise  ye  nations  under  ground, 

Before  the  Judge  appear  ; 

—  All  tongues  and  languages  shall  come, 

Their  final  doom  to  hear  ! 
King  Jesus  on  his  dazzling  throne, 

Ten  thousand  angels  round; 
And  Gabriel  with  a  silver  trump, 

Echoes  the  awful  sound. 
a  4  The  glorious  news  of  gospel  grace 

To  sinners  now  is  o'er; 
The  trump  in  Zion  now  is  still, 

And  will  be  heard  no  more; 

—  The  watchmen  all  have  left  their  walls, 

And  with  their  flocks  above, 
y      On  Canaan's  peaceful  shore  they  sing, 
And  shout  redeeming  love. 

HYMN  247-    S.  M.        Elton. 

The  Last  Account. 

u  1  T  SAW,  beyond  the  tomb, 
A.  The  awful  Judge  appear  ! 
Prepared  to  scan  with  strict  account, 

The  blessings  wasted  here. 
a  2  His  wrath  like  flaming  fire, 

In  hell  forever  burns ; 
And  from  that  hopeless  world  of  wo, 
No  fugitive  returns. 
3  Soon  will  the  harvest  close, 
The  summer  soon  be  o'er  ; 
Oh,  sinner,  then  your  injured  God 

Will  heed  vour  cries  no  more.  • 


HYMN  248-     L.  M. 

The  Chariot. 

THE  chariot!  the  chariot!  its  wheels  roll  in  fire, 
As  the  Lord  cometh  down  in  the  pomp  of  his  ire ; 
Lo!  self-inoviDg  it  drives  on  its  pathway  of  cloud, 
And  the  heavens  with  the  burden  of  Godhead  are  bow'd. 
2  The  glory!  the  glory!  around  him  are  pour'd, 
Mighty  hosts  of  the  angels  that  wait  on  the  Lord  ; 
And  the  glorified  saints,  and  the  martyrs  are  there, 
And  there  all  who  the  palm-wreaths  of  victory  wear. 


624  HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

3  The  trumpet!  the  trumpet!  the  dead  have  all  heard, 
Lo!  the  depths  of  the  stone-cover'd  chamel  are  stirred; 
From  the  sea,  from  the  earth,  from  the  south,  from  the 

north, 
All  the  vast  generations  of  man  are  come  forth. 

4  The  judgment!  the  judgment!  the  thrones  are  all  set 
Where  the  Lamb  and  the  white-vested  elders  are  met: 
There  all  flesh  is  at  once  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord, 
And  the  doom  of  eternity  hangs  on  his  word. 

5  O  mercy!  O  mercy!  look  down  from  above, 
Great  Creator,  on  us,  thy  sad  children,  with  love: 
When  beneath  to  their  darkness  the  wicked  are  driven, 
May  our  justified  souls  find  a  welcome  in  heaven. 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

HYMN  £49.    C.  M.        Dundee. 
Hell,  the  Sinner's  own  Place.    Acts  i.  25. 

1  T   ORD,  when  I  read  the  traitor's  doom, 
J_i  To  "his  own  place"  consign'd, 
What  holy  fear,  and  humble  hope, 

Alternate  fill  my  mind  ! 

2  Traitor  to  thee  I  too  have  been, 

But  saved  by  matchless  grace  ; 
Or  else  the  lowest,  hottest  hell 
Had  surely  been  my  place. 

3  Thither  I  was  by  law  adjudg'd, 

And  thitherward  rush'd  on, 
And  there  in  my  eternal  doom 
Thy  justice  might  have  shone. 

4  But  lo !  (what  wond'rous,  matchless  love  !) 

I  call  a  place  my  own, 
On  earth,  within  the  gospel  sound, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne. 

e  5  A  place  is  mine  among  thy  saints, 
A  place  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  I  expect  in  heaven  a  place 
Where  saints  and  angels  meet. 

6  Blest  Lamb  of  God,  thy  sovereign  grace, 
To  all  around  I'll  tell, 
Which  made  a  place  in  glory  mine, 
Z         Whose  just  desert  was  hell.  —  Ryland. 


J0 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN.  625 

HYMN  250     C,  M.         Topsham. 

The  Promised  Land. 

N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye, 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 
That  rises  to  my  sight ; 

Sweet  fields  array 'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits,  that  never  fail, 
On  trees  immortal  grow ; 

There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks,  and  vales 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day; 

There  God,  the  sun,  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  or  poisonous  breath, 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore : 

Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

y  6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
And  be  forever  blest ! 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest J  —  Stennett. 

HYMN  251-     L.  M.     i^maon. 
The  Wheat  and  Tares. 

1  rpHO'  in  the  outward  church  below, 
JL    The  wheat  and  tares  together  grow ; 

Jesus  e'er  long  will  weed  the  crop, 
And  pluck  the  tares  in  anger  up. 

2  Will  it  relieve  their  horrors  there, 
To  recollect  their  stations  here, 

How  much  they  heard,  how  much  they  knew, 
How  much  among  the  wheat  they  grew1? 

3  Oh,  this  will  aggravate  their  case, 
They  perish'd  under  means  of  grace  ; 
To  them  the  word  of  life  and  faith 
Became  an  instrument  of  death. 

4  We  seem  alike  when  thus  we  meet, 
Strangers  might  think  we  all  were  wheat, 
But  to  the  Lord's  all-searching  eyes, 
Each  heart  appears  without  disguise. 


626  HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

5  The  tares  are  spared  for  various  ends  ; 
Some  for  the  sake  of  praying  friends ; 
Others  the  Lord,  against  their  will, 
Employs  his  counsels  to  fulfil. 

6  But  tho'  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong, 
His  plan  will  not  require  them  long ; 
In  harvest  when  he  saves  his  own, 

The  tares  shall  into  hell  be  thrown.  —  Newton. 

HYMN  2*52-    S.  P.  M. 

The  Perpetuity  of  Heaven. 

1  "DEYOISD  the  flight  of  time, 
_D  Beyond  the  reign  of  death, 

There  surely  is  some  blessed  clime 

Where  life  is  not  a  breath, 
Nor  life's  affections,  transient  fire, 
Whose  sparks  fly  upwards  and  expire. 

2  There  is  a  world  above, 
Where  parting  is  unknown ; 

A  long  eternity  of  love, 

Formed  for  the  good  alone, 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 

i       3  Thus  star  by  star  declines, 

Till  all  are  pass'd  away : 
— As  morning  high  and  higher  shines 

To  pure  and  perfect  day  : 
o  Nor  sink  those  stars  in  empty  night, 
But  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 

Montgomery. 

HYMN  253.    L.  M.        Augusta. 
The  world  we  have  not  seen. 

e  1  rpHERE  is  a  world  we  have  not  seen, 
X    That  time  shall  never  dare  destroy ! 
Where  mortal  footstep  hath  not  been, 
Nor  ear  has  caught  its  sound  of  joy. 

2  There  is  a  region  lovelier  far 

Than  sages  tell  or  poets  sing, 
Brighter  than  summer's  beauties  are 
And  softer  than  the  tints  of  spring. 

3  There  is  a  world,  and  O,  how  blest! 

Fairer  than  prophets  ever  told ; 
And  never  did  an  angel  guest 
One  half  its  blessedness  unfold  1 


DOXOLOGIES.  627 

4  It  is  all  holy  and  serene, 

The  land  of  glory  and  repose ; 
And  there,  to  dim  the  radiant  scene, 
The  tear  of  sorrow  never  flows. 

5  No !  for  this  world  is  ever  bright, 

With  a  pare  radiance  all  its  own  ; 
The  streams  of  uncreated  light 
Flow  round  it  from  th'  eternal  throne. 

6  There,  forms  that  mortals  may  not  see, 

Too  glorious  for  the  eye  to  trace, 
And  clad  in  peerless  majesty, 
Move  with  unutterable  grace. 

-7  In  vain  the  philosophic  eye 

May  seek  to  view  the  fair  abode, 
Or  find  it  in  the  curtain'd  sky :  — 
It  is  the  dwelling-place  of  God. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

HYMN  254.  C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  made  the  earth  and  heaven  ; 
Of  equal  dignity  possessed  ; 
Be  equal  honors  given. 

HYMN  SdO     S.  Bff. 

TO  thee,  eternal  Three, 
In  will  and  essence  One, 
Be  universal  honors  paid, 
Co-equal  honors  done.  —  Beddome, 

HYMN  356.    L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN  257.    C.  M. 

GIVE  glory  to  God,  ye  children  of  men, 
And  publish  abroad,  again  and  again, 
The  Son's  glorious  merit,  the  Father's  free  grace, 
The  gifts  of  the  Spirit  to  Adam's  lost  race. 


PRAISE  TO  THE 
HYMN  258.    Part  I.    8s,  7s,  4s. 

FATHER,  Son  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Thou  the  God  whom  we  adore, 
May  we  all  thy  love  inherit, 
To  thine  image  us  restore ; 
Vast  eternal ! 
Praises  to  thee  evermore. 

HYMN  250.    Part  II.    8s,  8s,  6s. 

TO  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heav'nly  host, 
And  in  the  church  below, 
From  whom  all  creatures  drew  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  bless'd  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 


PRAISE  TO  THE  EVERLASTING  GOD. 

The  God  of  Abraham. 

1  m HE  God  of  Abra'm  praise, 
JL   Who  reigns  enthroned  above ; 

Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 

And  God  of  love ; 
Jehovah,  Great  I  Am ! 

By  earth  and  heaven  confess'd  ; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  name, 

For  ever  bless'd. 

2  The  God  of  Abra'm  praise, 

At  whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys, 

At  his  right  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power, 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 

My  shield  and  tower. 

3  The  God  of  Abra'm  praise, 

Whose  all-sufficient  grace 
Shall  guide  me  all  my  happy  days, 

In  all  his  ways  : 
He  calls  a  worm  his  friend  ! 

He  calls  himself  my  God ! 
And  he  shall  save  me  to  the  end, 

Through  Jesus'  blood. 

4  He  by  himself  hath  sworn, 

I  on  his  oath  depend, 
I  shall  on  eagle's  wings  upborne 
To  heaven  ascend : 


EVERLASTING  GOD.  629 

I  shall  behold  his  face, 

I  shall  his  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

Forevermore. 

PART  SECOND. 

5  Tho'  nature's  strength  decay, 

And  earth  and  hell  withstand, 
To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way 

At  his  command : 
The  watery  deep  I  pass, 

With  Jesus  in  my  view ; 
And  thro'  the  howling  wilderness, 

My  way  pursue. 

6  The  goodly  land  I  see, 

With  peace  and  plenty  bless'd ; 
A  land  of  sacred  liberty, 

And  endless  rest ; 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 

And  oil  and  wine  abound  ; 
And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 

With  mercy  crown'd. 

7  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  king, 

The  Lord  our  righteousness, 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 

The  Prince  of  Peace ; 
On  Z ion's  sacred  height 

His  kingdom  still  maintains ; 
And  glorious,  with  his  saints  in  light, 

For  ever  reigns. 

8  He  keeps  his  own  secure, 

He  guards  them  by  his  side, 
Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure. 

His  spotless  bride ; 
With  streams  of  sacred  bliss, 

With  groves  of  living  joys, 
With  all  the  fruits  of  paradise, 

He  still  supplies. 

9  Before  the  Three  in  One, 

They  all  exuJting  stand, 
And  tell  the  wonders  lie  hath  done, 

Through  all  their  land. 
The  listening  spheres  attend, 

And  swell  the  growing  fame, 
And  sing,  in  songs  which  never  end, 

The  wondrous  name. 


PRAISE  TO  THE,  &c. 

PART  THIRD. 

10  The  God  who  reigns  on  high, 

The  great  arch-angels  sing, 
And  "Holy,  holy, holy,"  cry, 

"Almighty  King! 
Who  was  and  is  the  same, 

And  evermore  shall  be  ; 
Jehovah,  Father,  Great  I  am ! 

We  worship  thee." 

11  Before  the  Saviour's  face 

The  ransom'd  nations  bow  ; 
O'erwhelm'd  at  his  Almighty  grace, 

For  ever  new. 
He  shows  his  prints  of  love, — 

They  kindle  to  a  flame, 
And  sound  through  all  the  world  above, 

The  slaughter'd  Lamb. 

12  The  whole  triumphant  host    . 

Give  thanks  to  God  on  high  ; 
Hail,  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

They  ever  cry ; 
Hail,  Abra'm's  God,  and  mine, 

1  join  the  heavenly  lays ; 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 

And  endless  praise. —  Oliver. 


THE  END. 


CHURCH  I?IUSIC\ 


TO    ACCOMPANY 

WATTS'  AND  NEW  SELECT  HYMNS. 


SELECTED  BY  A.  W.  COREY. 


AYLESBIRT.    S.  M. 


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his,  What  can      I  want    be 


side, 


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SIIIRLAND.    S.  OT. 


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heav'nly       pas     -    tures         grow;     Where 
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And     full       sal    -    vation     flows. 


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LISBON.    S.  M. 


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Welcome,  sweet  day     of         rest, 


MP 


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to     >            H     h        o 

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saw     the  Lord     a    -    -     rise; 

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27 


SILVER  STREET.    S.  Iff. 


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And  hymns   of        glo 


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Je  -  hovah      is    the         sov'  -  reign    Lord, 


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gaas 


The 


ni   -    ver  -  sal        king. 


IPHliPi 


WATCHIflAN.     S.  ITI, 


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ST.  THOMAS.    S.  OT. 


P=i 


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Hark,    it       is     wis  -  dom's        voice, 


i — i — h — i — i — r~f — i — \-- 


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the       sound. 


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EYEXEVG  SHADE.    S.  H. 


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The  day  is  pass'd  and  gone,  The  evening  shades  ap- 

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The  night  of    death   is  near. 

1 


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AMERICA,    S.  M. 


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My  soul      repeat        his     praise,  Whose 


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mercies    are    so     great, 


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a  -  bate,  So  ready,  &c. 


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FLORIDA.    S.  M. 


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Let  sinners  take  their  course,  And  choose  the  road  to 


i death ; 


Em 

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But     in  the  service  of  my  God,  I'll 


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J       m    \    [ 

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|  spend  my  dai-ly     breath,        Bat 
1 

in   the    worship       of 

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my        God,        I'll    spend  my    dai  -  ly        breath. 

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10       MTTIiE  MARLBOROUGH.     S.  M. 


H— 


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Lord,      what       a 


fee     -       ble 


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piece     Is         this  our       mor  -  tal     frame ;  Our 


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life  how      poor     a         tri  -  fle  'tis,    That 


R=FF 


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j=D=r 

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<  j  scarce      de  -  serves 


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3 


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ITTELODY.     C.  M. 


11 


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ra 


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Ther 


is   a    land         of  pure  de 


6s 


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<    light,  Where  saints  immor  -  tal     reign ;         In 


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fi  -  nite    day         ex  -  eludes  the  night, 


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<     And    pleasures 

ban    -    ish         pain. 

1         I 

II 

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ROCHESTER.     C.  M. 


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Come,  children,   learn     to    fear    the 


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fqpf; 


SI 


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Lord,         And  that  your       days    be         long, 

O 


iP^mi 


o 


=^f.r  r  r  i  rra 


Let  not       a     false         nor  spiteful 


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PpEgg^Pgt 


word,      Be    found  up    -    on  your         tongue. 


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CHINA.    C.  OT. 


13 


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Why     do    we  mourn  de  -  par-ting  friends, 
© 


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nazzizoz: 


H=F 


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Or        shake       at  death's    a  -  larms  1  'Tis 


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:ra: 


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but      the     voice  that  Je  -  sus  sends, 


©--J 


=:__^L 


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& — 


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To         call       them      to         his 


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MEAR.    C.  RI. 


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In  God's  own  house    pronounce     his 
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— JE> 


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praise,  His     grace     he    there     re  -  veals;     To 


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[  heav'n  your   joy     and    won  -  der    raise,    For 


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£ 


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© 


© 


I. 


_o_ 


— q-_. 


there        his 


glo     -     ry         dwells. 


* 


& 


ST.  CTARTIXS.    C.  JI. 


13 


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With      cheer  -  ful       notes     let         all 


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!  the  earth,    To       heav'n       their       voi  -  ces  raise, 


[,Q  P 


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SBTI   I1F 


o- 


j  Let       all       in    -    spir'd    with        Godly     mirth, 


-: 


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<  1  Sing        sol    -    emn        hymns     of      praise, 
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16 


OUNDEE.    C.  OT. 


nri  "^" 

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<>    II    | . -U 

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cP4&4 

<                  Let       not        despair      nor     fell       re  -  - 

Us  2  P>. 

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d  ti, 

H-H- 

!  '•  b3  1 

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f    "          ! 

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n    n           o 

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N   ■ -^        M        1 

'  venge,  Be 

to 

my      bo  -  som  known;  0 

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1      d      L_l          L 

i> 

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=      IJ      O 

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give  me 


tears     for         oth  -  ers'  woes,  And 


:o: 


t— i — M 


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CT 


:o: 


-=S 


pa  -  tience 


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for 


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my 


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BAUBT.    C.  M. 


IT 


P5 


-©- 


»-h^ 


Be  -  gin     my    soul     the  lof  -  ty 

fcs — fcn ^ 


:ql 


PI 


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— v—— 1 F— 

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"l  strain ;  In       solemn                ac  -  cent       sing, 

— 

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O     F    1 

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sacred     hymn     of     grateful     praise, 


m 


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Krrlh'F|7ffi 


To    heav'n's     Al      •     migh  -  ty       King. 


p=e= 


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TtT#o       1 

1 

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lit'  *>       1 

ray   *    y. 

Fffl*      E9        n 

— * 

■  1  ■■ 

-P— P=P— '^ 

r-^- 

Je  -  sus,     with  all      thy     saints     a  - 

fe-S-F 

— I — 1 — 1 — p-1 

Jrfc 

[  bove,  My  tongue  would  bear  her        part ;  Would 


&i 


ggg 


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1 


^-pTIfc^F 


sound    a  -  loud  thy 


sa  -  ving  love,  And 


Iggggg^ 


s 


:q_z_; 


F~^F^ 


sing    thy  bleed  -  ing 


jai_ 


heart. 


PS 


BRAY.     C.  71, 


10 


&&-. 


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rZLZr-r 


Awake,  my  heart,  a     -    rise,     my 


- k. 


s 


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h,#-^-^- 

1 

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1      1     ^ 

l      !      1 

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l       | 

/ ;  tongue,  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice,      In  God,  the  life 

H*1^ 

E^ttEl 

*prt~ 

i     r   i 

'J   I 

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:b 


ftF*=C 


rp*     -pF^ 


, 


of  all       my  joys,  A  -  loud  •will  I    re 

F^Kn]frir-^ 


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bi3E 


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joice,         Aloud,  &c. 


I 


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28 


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20 


DEVIZES.     C.  JM. 


SEBlpgpS 


i3i£: 


Awake  my  soul,    a  -   rise    my  tongue, 

1 


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IB 


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ES 


m 


rrn 


J__L 


pre  -  pare  a         tuneful    voice,  In  God  the  life  of 


EgEfeJfef 


fm 


=Q^ 


fffplES 


EEE 


all      my      joys,  - 


A  -  loud  will  I 


rrt  \,  Urri^g 


BH» 


re  -  joice,    A  -  loud    will      I      re  -  joice. 


■=-FP- 


:p: 


S 


COLESHIIX.    C.  M. 


41 


mm  ji.i  .it  B  i- 


Lord  what  is     man     poor      feeble        man, 


P~pl 


3Zir 


:p 


im 


s 


--    k     -f    p-:qs 


^ 


1 L 


Bom       of      the     earth     at 


first 


^ 


E=F=F= 


;p=ps 


Se 


?« 


T  T 


1 


His    life       a      sha-dow     Ught  and    vain, 


UXJ— o 


- 


SuS 


-o 


yi" 


Still     hast'ning        to  the       dust. 


TT 


f 


l  •       l 


:tl 


r 


M. 


22 


PISGAH.    C.  M. 


i — h 


*§SSK 


s 


And      let  this     fee  -  ble       body     fail, 

! : — >'  kj^-k 


m 


f*ZL 


^R 


:cz^c 


r-j— H— 


~t 


feH=j  irrrr  f3 


And  let       it    faint    or 


die. 


--rg-^-^r: 


^Ef= 


— o — a — P-a— , 


My     soul    shall  quit     this 


mournful   vale, 


<jzzc-rz 


FH 


p— p- 


zji: 


£ 


i 


s 


IT 


And 


to       worlds  on 


high. 


-I — ^ 


— T5 


^1 


PISGAH,    Continued. 


23 


And      soar      to     worlds     on 


high. 


^!1   Ui   n^fvFT1 


"I    r 


_ 1 r 

m 


i 

|    And  soar     to     worlds  on 


h    1    i    i      r^ 


high. 


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£ 


tt 


My       soul  shall  quit     this 


mournful  vale, 


if  11  Fp 

P  I1   T    !    uS 


f  p  p 

1 1 H 


-* 


H 


And        soar      to    worlds  on 


high. 


rr>i  p-n» 


"i — r 


Tr~" 


ip 


24 


CORONATION.    C.  M. 


#-M 


S 


A^-JW 


i — r 


rrrrtf*! 


All  hail  the  great  Immanuel's  name,  Let  angels 


mm 


M^r^nmm 


prostrate  fall,  Bring  forth  the  royal     di  -  a  -  dem, 


FEEFW^R1 


fffrlll.irrW 


And  crown  him  Lord  of  all,  Bring  forth  the  royal 


'■Fp 


ferS 


di 


a  -  dem,  And  crown  him  Lord  of     all. 


gEjEg^jgEjEJSE 


JORDAN.    C.  M. 


25 


fJUffrtl 


There    is    a    land    of        pure    de  -  light, 


52D 


i r 


p*=^n 


i       r 


ra~T 


m 


Where    saints    im 


mor    -    tal 


reign, 


!— p: 


i — r 


I    I        rrn    ^ \  ^ 


n — r 


i — r 


"I 


F^Fl 


In    -   finite     day 


ex    -    eludes     the   night, 


-F=F=:F 


ft  ~m  fc 

l      l 

1 1     1     r 

i i     s    i 

I     r-» 

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i_. 

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<  j       And        pleas  -  ures         banish            pain. 

1         0 

r*                    1 

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1             .    r^             O           O 

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i      p   ir      i 

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1 1 

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26 


JORDAN,    Continued. 


Sweet  fields  be  -  yond   the       swelling    flood, 


3£ 


pgpgjgEp 


HHsHi^-is 


Stand     dress'd    in 


living 


green, 


-tfVrF 


:^a 


IS^Efe 


I     - 


So 


to      the      Jews    old      Canaan     stood, 


=P= 


— 3 — ri 1 


-F= 


h@: 


£ 


¥=r 


1 — [ 


'!    r 


m 


!  Whilst    Jor  -  -  dan        roll'd        be  -  tween. 


n — r 

SE5 


^Hft 


SWANWICK.    C.  OT. 


Tl 


•• 


;_   M    \rp  d p 


2d 

Soon  shall  the  glorious  morning  dawn,  When 


IB 


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fTP"P=xt 


all      the     saints  shall     rise :  And  cloth'd   in 


zr  \ 


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!  their     im  -  mor  -  tal      bloom,  At    -    tend   thee 


111111 


HI 


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tz^iz 


S^=p 


KE 


PF 


& 


to     the    skies,  Attend    thee      to   the     skies 

rfcszr 


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38 


tfRATTEE  STREET.    C.  OT. 


sill 


— ^ 


While  thee    I       seek,  pro  -  tect  -  ing  Pow'r, 


fS 


lit 


3 


i — r 


5=s5 


*E£hi 


i — r 


^zzi: 


Be    my    vain    wish    -     es 


still'd; 


a 


F ! 


p 


^fcfe=E= 


I  •    k 


A*  ' 


1      I" 


3 


rcj" 


And  may  this  con  -  se    -    era  -  ted       hour, 

— i — r 


ffiS=£g3 


h=c3: 

i — r^ 


S^F 


With     bet 


Hig 

ll'd. 

I 


ter        hopes  be      fill'd. 


BRATTLE  STREET,    Continued.      2$ 

Pia. 


hWf+tlf^ 


Thy  love    the  pow'r    of  tho'ts  be  -  stowed. 


■S* 


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<           To    thee   my         tho'ts         would        soar ; 

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30 


WINTER.     C.  M. 


3_±r c±c M — EJCxSi 

His       hoary     frost,    his      fleecy       snow, 

as 


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,— 5 


XI 


P~p: 


Descend      and     clothe       the       ground ;  The 


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PETERBOROUGH.    C.  M. 


31 


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Once  more    my  soul     the       ri  -  sing 


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day,         Salutes    my      waking        eyes ;     Once 


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32  PIETY.    C.  M. 


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PIETY,     Continued. 


33 


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34 


LOVING  KINDNESS.    L,.  OT. 


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joy  -  ful     lays,    And 


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LOVING  KINDNESS,  Continued. 


35 


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36  HEBRON,     I,,  m. 

(From  Masons'  Sacred  Harp,  by  permission.) 


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Thus     far    the  Lord    hath  led    me    on, 


"•OX    i  r~i     n    ~i      i  r       i 


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3 


Thus     far     his  pow'r  pro  -  longs     my   days; 


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— — I — *— 


H — i— P- 

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3 


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(From  Masons'  Sacred  Harp,  by  permission.) 


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Now    to     the     shining    realms  a    -    bove, 


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I       stretch  my  hands,  and     glance  mine  eyes : 


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38  PI/EYEJL5S  HYMN.    Ii.  M. 

Very  Slow. 


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BRIDGET  ATER.    E.  HI. 


39 


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F^Ff 


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•  Ja 


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a  -  tor  3  praise    a      -      rise; 


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Let      the    Redeem  •  er's 


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I    the  Re  -  deem-er's  name  be  sum,  Thro'  ev'rv       laud  by 

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ev'ry  tongue,  Tbro'  ev'ry  land  by  ev'ry      tongue. 


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ev*    •    ry  land         by  ev'ry      tongue. 


40 


PORTUGAL.    I,.  M. 


PTITJT^nF^ 


^    Praise    to  the    Lord  of        boundless  might, 


ISE 


m 


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With  uncre    -    a    -    ted         glories    bright; 


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t=? 


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His      presence      fills    the      world  a  -  bove, 


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Th'  e  -  ternal    source  of        light  and  love. 


RUSSIA.    L»  M. 


11 


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False  are  the      men  of  high  de  -  gree,  The     baser 


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sort  are      van  •  1    •    ty 


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ms 


Laid    in    a      balance  doth  ap- 


^^F^F^ 


HSZZr 


balance,      doth  appear,  Light  as  a  puff 


-♦♦♦a- 

empty  air. 


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"S* 


iPP 


pear,  Light  as  a  puff     of         emp    •    ty  air. 


ILtfTffrl 


-^-♦" 


Light    as         a 


of       empty        air. 


E 


, -  - 1         2 


gi 


42 


FOREST.    \j,  XI. 


:WF- 


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t r [ 


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O     that    my   load     of      sin  were  gone, 

EE 


3 


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O    that     I         could    at       last    sub  -  roit, 


fcdfcrf 


HH 


rrzXZZt 


ff=P 


H~ 


s 


g 


m: 


At     Je  -  sus'  feet      to        lay     me  down ! 

*     ♦___    >     n 


T" 


i*=^ 


— i — r— m — 


m^n* 


To    lay    my        soul    at      Je  -  sus'  feet! 


•i— 5— i-_ 


t=:p: 


BE 


H 


WINDHA3I.    L.  HI. 


13 


I ZCL 


I — I 

Se3 


Broad    is      the    road  that  leads   to    death, 


r 

"1 — r 


Efc 


3E= 


J-P=3= 


{    And       thousands    walk  to  -  gether 


there : 


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i— i 


3E?EF 


— rP-P- 


t — i — r 


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H 


3=g 


Hf 


With  here  and  there     a       trav  -  el 


F 


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29 


14 


SHOEL.    L.  31. 


Hissipi 


God    of     my    life,    to    thee    be  -  long 


-fe4F 


!i§Si 


The     grateful    heart,     the        joyful     song 


P 


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g 


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r    ^"      ^  r~ 

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i  in  pi 

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^ 

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Touch'd  by  thy     love,  each  tune    -    ful    chord. 

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Resounds    the      goodness      of  the    Lord. 

fed* 


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WELLS.    L.  M. 


fe§_^ 


=P=FP 


Ye  nations  round  the  earth  re   -   joice, 


itzsfc^-* 


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i— i. 


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r    I     o 


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0 

j     1     1 

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1        I        1     1          1        • 

<      Be    -    fore    the  Lord,  your  sovereign      king ; 

1 

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r        '        ' 

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!           1        -S 

r^        l        l 

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h — ~ — m_ 


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Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and       voice, 
A. 


i      i — n 


S 


:q:s: 


'"M 

1      1      1           II 

1     t     |Q- 

L      1        "J       '      I 

III 

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■  M             ^ 

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1                                            

j  With  all  your  tongues  Ws  glo  -  ry        sing. 

J 

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-          '                      ' 

-     II 

1  S>  ~ 

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r-\             1             1 

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46 


OLD  HXTNDRED.    Ii.  OT. 


n — !~n~ — en — \~r.  ~r 


0  come,  loud    anthems     let      us    sing, 


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Loud  thanks  to    our        Almigh  -  ty    King 


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-c4    J 

11 

°     ^ 

1     d       ^ 

1 

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□     u  1        1 

1          For 

we    our 

voi  -  ces 

high  should  raise, 

IP 


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O 


I 


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When  our    sal  -  >*  -  tion's  rock  we  praise. 


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fe 


531 


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BAKTITOEtrS.    8.  T. 


« 


l-H— 


*%±=S-^ 


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"  Mercy       0     thou  son      of      David !' 


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fbIi  »r=i  i  ■  r  ■*  r  f 


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"  Others  by     thy     word  are       saved, 

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Now   to      me       af 


ford  thine     aid. 


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48 


LENOX.    P.  M. 


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Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow,  The  gladly  solemn  sound, 


ifes- 


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ill  the  nations  1 

mowi  To  earth's  remotest  bound. 

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i  i  i 
Z_rr 


5H 


iiHSi 


'I    The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come,  The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come,  Re- 


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PHI 


turn  ye         ransom'd        sinners 


& 


S 


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S3 


PLEYEI/S  HYJIX,    7's, 


49 


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Gra  -  cious   spirit,         love       divine ! 


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/!    Let   thy       light     with  -  in       me        shine 
I 

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50 


BETHESDi.    H.  M. 


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Lord    of   the  worlds  a  -  bove,  How  pleasant 


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earthly    temples    are :  To  thine  abode      My  heart 


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aspires,  With  warm  desires,     To  see  my  God. 


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DISCISSION.     8  A:  7. 


51 


Lord,  dis  -  miss         us    with  thy     blessing, 

1 


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PS 


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Fill  our  hearts    with         joy       and  peace. 


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all       thy       love     pos  -  sessing, 


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Tri  -  umph     in          re    -    deeming       grace. 

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29  * 


52         MISSIONARY    HYMN.      7.  6.  ». 

(From  Masons'  Sacred  Harp,  by  permission.) 


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I  strand  ;  Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains  Roll  down  their  golden 

[sand ; 


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HHi 


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They  call  us   to      deliver  Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


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T A ^1  WORTH.     P.  HI.    8,  7,  4,  4,  7.      53 

ANDANTE    LXPRKSSIVO. 


Guide  me       O      thou    great    Je   -   ho  -  vah, 
I      am    weak,   but    thou     art     migh  •  ty, 


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<  1      Hold    me 

!— W— r— 

thro'    this       bar  -  ren 
with    thy        pow'rful 

f       ■  f- 

land; 
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Largo.     Pia. 


34 


GOOD  SHEPHERD.    8.  7.  D. 


Ifi8*^  3  I  TTiTd- j-fiti 


Let  thy      kingdom,   blessed      Savior,  Come,  and 
Come,  oh  come !  and  reign  for      ev  -  er,  God    of 


Day  and  night  thy  Lambs  are  crying,  Come,  good 


~sX^ 


^TOEgff 


bid  our   iarrins;    cease;    )       -it-  ,,     a. 

<  I  love  and  Prince  of  peace;  J       T"  s"        now  P00'  bleedl"S 


r-. 


B=F=F 


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Shepherd  feed  thy  sheep. 


316  The  General  Assembly.  [Sept., 

2.  But  we  shall  drive  off  our  Congregational  brethren.  He 
did  not  apprehend  this.  They  have  no  reason  to  object  to  our 
attending  to  our  own  business  in  a  spirit  of  kindness.  But  look 
at  the  other  side.  There  are  dangers  in  not  adopting  this 
action.  There  are  churches  which  we  cannot  retain  without 
pursuing  a  more  distinctive  course.* 

We  saw  a  number  of  gentlemen  entirely  competent  to  throw 
light  upon  the  matter  who  preferred  saying  nothing,  for  the 
Assembly  was,  as  we  have  remarked,  one  of  unusual  ability. 
We  almost  wished  that  something  might  occur  to  arouse  them, 
so  that  their  eloquence,  so  unconsciously  sleeping,  might  have 
thrilled  the  house. 

One  of  the  incidents  of  this  part  of  the  meeting  was  the 
speech  of  Rev.  James  Gallaher,  representing  the  Presbytery  of 
St.  Louis,  though  he  had  been  supplying  during  the  winter  the 
First  Church  of  Washington  City.  Mr.  Gallaher  with  Nelson 
and  Ross  formerly  edited  the  Calvinistic  Magazine,  a  work 
which  did  stalwart  service  in  former  days  in  the  West,  and  his 
"Enchanted  Cavern"  will  be  long  remembered,  as  a  work  of 
genius,  almost  worthy  of  Bunyan.  A  good  deal  had  been  said 
by  different  brethren,  touching  the  separation  from  our  mother 
— New  England — which  would  be  wrought  by  the  adoption  of 
the  report  of  the  Committee  on  Church  Extension.  Mr.  Galla- 
her sat  "musing"  over  this,  and  as  the  idea  was  mentioned 
again  and  again,  "the  fire  burned,"  and  he  rose  like  the  moon 
"  inter  Stellas  minores."  We  can  give  our  readers  but  a  faint 
idea  of  his  speech,  scarcely  attempting  even  a  synopsis.  He 
said  that  "he  honored  the  men  who  landed  at  Plymouth 
Rock.  He  considered  them  great  and  good,  and  he  honored 
their  noble  lineaments,  as  seen  in  the  character  and  conduct 
of  their  descendants.  But  highly  as  he  thought  of  New 
England,  she  was  not  his  mother.  His  mother  was  born 
amidst  the  mountains  of  Scotland,  and  received  rough  nurs- 
ing from  her  infant  cradle.  Her  children  had  withstood  popery 
and  prelacy,  and  had  counted  not  their  lives  dear  unto 
them  on  the  high  places  of  the  field,  and  amid  the  caves  and 
dens  of  tin*  pn.rth.     Tf  S^fi--^  —  ».-.■*-.. 


